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What you'll do
In this lab, we will learn how to edit basic text files from the command line, as well as a GUI tool for the same.
- Text files are very common in Linux and are used often for storing data as well as configuration information.
- Being able to edit these files is of vital importance and if you use Linux regularly, will be a common task.
- ⏱ About 60 minutes
- Counts towards: CompTIA Tech+ (exam FC0-U71)
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Roadmaps that use this lab
- CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) — step 2: Get hands on with a real machine
- Security Engineer — career path — step 2: Harden Linux
- Security Administrator — career path — step 4: Administer Linux securely




