Basic Linux commands showing how to navigate around the filesystem on the BeagleBone Blue

After completing Chapter 1, Getting Started with the BeagleBone Blue , you should have a working BeagleBone Blue running a version of Linux called Ubuntu. We selected this one because it is the most popular and thus has the largest set of supported hardware and software. The commands I am going to review should also work with other versions of Linux, but I'll be showing examples using Ubuntu.

So, power up your BeagleBone Blue, connect via Wi-Fi, and log in to user SSH with the proper username and password. Now you are ready for a quick tour of Linux. This will not be extensive, but you will learn some of the basic commands and how to access some fundamental ...

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