Linux for Makers, 1st Edition

Preface

When I started a Makerspace in my local community, I noticed some particularly interesting learning trends. Some people were reluctant to learn a new skill until someone shared some basic techniques that helped get them started down the path of understanding. Other users would jump right into learning a new skill without any idea of what they were doing. This would lead to slow progress until, again, someone provided some assistance that would lead them in the right direction. In both cases, just a little guidance in the beginning greatly accelerated the learning process.

Learning how to use Linux for making and building projects is no easy task. In many cases, Makers cut and paste from a website tutorial into the Linux command line ...