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Root Routes

From sudo newbie to root wizard.

Eight guided stages. Real commands. Zero judgment when you can't exit vim.

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STEP 01

Getting Started

What even IS Linux? Distros, VMs, and taking the plunge.

// learning objectives
Understand what a Linux distribution is (Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, etc.)
Spin up a VM or dual-boot — no penguins were harmed
Log in and stare bravely at the desktop
// try it in your terminal
$ cat /etc/os-release # who am I, really?
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DID YOU KNOW
Linux powers ~96% of the world's top web servers. Your future overlord runs Linux.
STEP 02

The Terminal

Where the magic (and the fear) begins. Move around like you own the place.

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STEP 03

Files & Permissions

rwx, chmod, chown, and the sacred art of sudo.

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STEP 04

Package Management

Install software without googling 'download exe' like it's 2003.

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STEP 05

Processes & Monitoring

See what's eating your CPU (spoiler: it's a browser tab).

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STEP 06

Networking

Ping, ssh, curl — talk to computers far, far away.

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STEP 07

Shell Scripting

Automate the boring stuff. Loops, variables, and #!/bin/bash.

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STEP 08

Going Root

Services, systemctl, cron — become genuinely dangerous (responsibly).

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