Raspberry Pi·Raspberry Pi essentials

Linux basics

The Pi runs a normal Linux userland.

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What you will be able to do
  • Use ssh user@host.
  • Inspect with systemctl status.
  • Keep the system updated.

In plain English

The Pi runs a normal Linux userland.

  • Use ssh user@host.
  • Inspect with systemctl status.
  • Keep the system updated.
terminalTerminal
systemctl status ssh
ip addr show
journalctl -u ssh --no-pager | tail
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