Defining what precisely is a Linux shell is one of the more esoteric questions out there for beginners. This article outlines precisely what a Linux shell is, what it does, and how to use them to interact with your system.

There are few subjects for a beginner as esoteric as the “shell” of a Linux system, yet it's really not that complicated at all. Here's a basic overview of what a Linux shell is and the myriad of different types of shells found within Linux systems...