Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/4pe6wnc4

The Unix shell is a command-line interpreter that allows users to carry out complex computing operations with relative ease. The Unix shell can be used to automate repetitive tasks and combine functions across multiple existing programs/software. The shell is often used as a front-end interface for high-performance computing (HPC) clusters.

In this workshop, attendees will learn how to:

• Navigate, view, and edit files and directories within a terminal window
• Practice common Unix commands
• Connect multiple commands using pipelines

Setup Instructions: We will be using the Bash Shell within Ubuntu Linux. To actively participate in this workshop, users should bring their own computer with Ubuntu Linux installed. Ubuntu Linux can be installed within a virtual machine, like VirtualBox. If you would like help setting up your workstation, please contact us by October 1.  Users can also follow along with alternative shells such as Zsh (Mac OS) and Windows Unix emulators like Cygwin or Gitbash: however, commands may vary slightly compared to Bash. Bringing your own computer is certainly not required for attendance, and we expect attendees will have a valuable experience with viewing only.

About Your Instructor:

Lance Simpson is a Research and Instructional Services Librarian with Rodgers Library for Science Engineering. He is library liaison for the College of Engineering and the Department of Biological Sciences. You can reach him at lsimpson@ua.edu.