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Omar M. Tucson, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Omar M.
65/hour

Software Engineer Working in Linux and the Command Line

I work in Linux and the command line every day as a software engineer, running servers, deployments, and development environments. I spent about five years in technical support before that, so I am used to walking someone through a terminal...

5.0 (9)
65/hour
43 hours tutoring

I work in Linux and the command line every day as a software engineer, running servers, deployments, and development environments. I spent about five years in technical support before that, so I am used to walking someone through a terminal...

John H. Richmond, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John H.
40/hour

Linux Enthusiast & Daily User

I use the Linux terminal all day, every day for programming, coursework, and technical projects. Over time, Linux has become my main environment for writing code, managing files, working with remote machines, and solving practical...

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5.0 (21)
40/hour
49 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response time is based on John’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I use the Linux terminal all day, every day for programming, coursework, and technical projects. Over time, Linux has become my main environment for writing code, managing files, working with remote machines, and solving practical...

Samantha R. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samantha R.
70/hour

Senior Software Engineer with 6+ Years of Experience

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer & Information Science, have worked in the tech industry as a software engineer for over 6 years in a variety of programming languages, and have over a year of experience teaching computer programming...

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5.0 (258)
70/hour
417 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutesNote that average response time is based on Samantha’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 8:00 am UTC.

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer & Information Science, have worked in the tech industry as a software engineer for over 6 years in a variety of programming languages, and have over a year of experience teaching computer programming...

Carlos R. Kingsburg, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carlos R.
59/hour

Linux Engineer | 25+ Years of Professional Experience

As a professional C++ engineer, I have developed and optimized performance-critical Linux software for scientific computing, machine learning, big data, and SaaS platforms, frequently using tools such as Linux perf and Intel VTune to...

5.0 (1)
59/hour
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Carlos’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 12:00 pm UTC.

As a professional C++ engineer, I have developed and optimized performance-critical Linux software for scientific computing, machine learning, big data, and SaaS platforms, frequently using tools such as Linux perf and Intel VTune to...

Ben M. Pittsburgh, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ben M.
80/hour

Computer Engineer Teaching Linux and Command-Line Skills

My computer engineering and software-development work includes operating systems, command-line tools, filesystems, permissions, networking, scripting, servers, and deployment workflows. I can help students navigate Linux, manage files and...

5.0 (2)
80/hour
16 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ben’s active hours, which are 9:00 am - 9:00 am UTC.

My computer engineering and software-development work includes operating systems, command-line tools, filesystems, permissions, networking, scripting, servers, and deployment workflows. I can help students navigate Linux, manage files and...

Nghia M. Stanford, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nghia M.
150/hour

Professional Data Scientist | Harvard PhD |13+ years coding with Linux

I'm a professional Data Scientist and Harvard PhD with 13+ years of coding with Linux. I am familiar with popular package managers, popular packages, and environments and version control.

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5.0 (442)
150/hour
1,765 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I'm a professional Data Scientist and Harvard PhD with 13+ years of coding with Linux. I am familiar with popular package managers, popular packages, and environments and version control.

Steven M. Valencia, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steven M.
87/hour

17,500+ Wyzant Hours Taught | Berkeley Grad | Classroom Experience!

I do web design and programming primarily in a Linux environment, and have written Linux bash shells in C++ and Java. I have been leasing a shared Linux server since 2002, have experience setting up shell accounts & doing...

5.0 (5877)
87/hour
18,267 hours tutoring

I do web design and programming primarily in a Linux environment, and have written Linux bash shells in C++ and Java. I have been leasing a shared Linux server since 2002, have experience setting up shell accounts & doing...

Jim L. Westover, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jim L.
60/hour

Senior Aerospace Engineer with Significant Experience in Linux

I have personally deployed Linux on 3 flight control systems and many ground monitoring systems -- all having varying real-time low-latency requirements. Linux has been my primary desktop O/S since 2007. I have tutored many...

5.0 (415)
60/hour
1,062 hours tutoring

I have personally deployed Linux on 3 flight control systems and many ground monitoring systems -- all having varying real-time low-latency requirements. Linux has been my primary desktop O/S since 2007. I have tutored many...

John C. Wilmington, DE, available for online tutoring
John C.
95/hour

Experienced Linux tutor ready to help you succeed!

I have worked in the field of software engineering for over ten years, during which time I have served as an administrator of Unix based systems, including Linux variants such as Ubuntu and CentOS. I have a BBA in Management Information...

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5.0 (1285)
95/hour
3,179 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on John’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 1:00 am UTC.

I have worked in the field of software engineering for over ten years, during which time I have served as an administrator of Unix based systems, including Linux variants such as Ubuntu and CentOS. I have a BBA in Management Information...

Paul P. Oklahoma City, OK, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul P.
80/hour

Ph.D. teacher-entrepreneur excited about coaching in computer science

I've used Linux ever since kernel 2.2 when I was a college student in 2001. I've installed and run my own physical Linux servers numerous times between 2001 and 2013, including dual booting Linux alongside Windows on...

5.0 (86)
80/hour
237 hours tutoring

I've used Linux ever since kernel 2.2 when I was a college student in 2001. I've installed and run my own physical Linux servers numerous times between 2001 and 2013, including dual booting Linux alongside Windows on...

Ivan Z. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ivan Z.
35/hour

Master’s in Cybersecurity | Linux Administration

I hold a Master of Cyber Forensics and Security, where my coursework included Open Source Software, Linux administration, cryptography, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. I have over 3 years of experience teaching and mentoring...

5.0 (124)
35/hour
408 hours tutoring

I hold a Master of Cyber Forensics and Security, where my coursework included Open Source Software, Linux administration, cryptography, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. I have over 3 years of experience teaching and mentoring...

William M. Westcliffe, CO, available for online & in-person tutoring
William M.
35/hour

Linux/UNIX lover and long time user

I especially love cooking up Bash pipelines to solve problems. The various flavors of Linux, UNIX, packages like Cygwin, and now Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux make UNIX tools available on a very wide of platforms. I...

5.0 (361)
35/hour
1,285 hours tutoring

I especially love cooking up Bash pipelines to solve problems. The various flavors of Linux, UNIX, packages like Cygwin, and now Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux make UNIX tools available on a very wide of platforms. I...

Graham S. Tucson, AZ, available for online tutoring
Graham S.
170/hour

Linux & the Command Line for Programming and Research

I've been using Linux as my primary OS for the past 15 years, both personally and academically (Ubuntu and Arch, mostly). My PhD was entirely coded in Linux environments, both locally on my laptops and on remote Linux...

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5.0 (112)
170/hour
569 hours tutoring

I've been using Linux as my primary OS for the past 15 years, both personally and academically (Ubuntu and Arch, mostly). My PhD was entirely coded in Linux environments, both locally on my laptops and on remote Linux...

Matt S. Brownsburg, IN, available for online tutoring
Matt S.
90/hour

+25yrs Experienced DevOps: AWS, Azure, Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat, Plesk

For over 15 years, I have managed servers based on Linux. I am most fluent with Ubuntu, but also have experience in RedHat, CentOS, Amazon Linux, Apache, Nginx, Asterisk, etc. I have experience in both AWS and Azure managing VMs,...

5.0 (859)
90/hour
1,620 hours tutoring

For over 15 years, I have managed servers based on Linux. I am most fluent with Ubuntu, but also have experience in RedHat, CentOS, Amazon Linux, Apache, Nginx, Asterisk, etc. I have experience in both AWS and Azure managing VMs,...

Maria F. Staten Island, NY, available for online tutoring
Maria F.
22/hour

Linux Tutor | System Administration

I teach Linux with focus on system administration, command line (CLI), file permissions, process and service management, package installation, and troubleshooting. I also cover shell scripting, automation, and Linux server basics...

5.0 (91)
22/hour
211 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response time is based on Maria’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I teach Linux with focus on system administration, command line (CLI), file permissions, process and service management, package installation, and troubleshooting. I also cover shell scripting, automation, and Linux server basics...

CHADI E. Austin, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
CHADI E.
35/hour

Engineer with multiple 22+ years of Computer programming experince

I tutor basic Linux usage with a focus on working comfortably at the command line and writing simple shell scripts. I help students learn common commands for navigating the file system, managing files and directories, viewing and editing...

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5.0 (200)
35/hour
720 hours tutoring

I tutor basic Linux usage with a focus on working comfortably at the command line and writing simple shell scripts. I help students learn common commands for navigating the file system, managing files and directories, viewing and editing...

Khushi G. Huntsville, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Khushi G.
50/hour

Ph.D. in cybersecurity with 5 years of teaching experience

I have several years of experience working with Linux systems in both academic and practical settings. As part of my Ph.D. research in digital forensics, I conducted in-depth investigations and forensic analysis on Linux...

5.0 (111)
50/hour
238 hours tutoring

I have several years of experience working with Linux systems in both academic and practical settings. As part of my Ph.D. research in digital forensics, I conducted in-depth investigations and forensic analysis on Linux...

Akeme U. Fayetteville, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Akeme U.
69/hour

Proficient Linux Erudite

I have worked with Unix/Linux for companies and my own Linux OS machine. I also have used Mac OS for the past 5 years, which is based on Unix commands. I have helped students learn Linux commands and even help them make...

5.0 (887)
69/hour
3,123 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Akeme’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 7:00 am UTC.

I have worked with Unix/Linux for companies and my own Linux OS machine. I also have used Mac OS for the past 5 years, which is based on Unix commands. I have helped students learn Linux commands and even help them make...

Andrew S. Lake Grove, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew S.
75/hour

IT Security Manager with 30 year of IT experience

I've worked in several environments supporting CentOS Linux systems and Linux based including firewalls and proxies. I currently support an environment with several production Linux appliances.

4.9 (262)
75/hour
1,413 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response time is based on Andrew’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

I've worked in several environments supporting CentOS Linux systems and Linux based including firewalls and proxies. I currently support an environment with several production Linux appliances.

Rodrigo A. North Arlington, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rodrigo A.
90/hour

Linux Experience

I have been using Linux for the past 30 years. During this time, I have gained a strong understanding of the Linux operating system. I have also gained experience in using a variety of Linux applications and tools. I am...

4.9 (477)
90/hour
2,278 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have been using Linux for the past 30 years. During this time, I have gained a strong understanding of the Linux operating system. I have also gained experience in using a variety of Linux applications and tools. I am...

David L. Temecula, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David L.
28/hour

Tech support engineer with Linux & UNIX experience (no C or C++)

I have tutored 479 hours in Linux, UNIX, Bash, and Bash scripting on Wyzant. I have years of work and tutoring experience with the Linux/UNIX command line and with shell scripting, including with sed, awk, grep, and regular...

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4.9 (2168)
28/hour
6,454 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response time is based on David’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 12:00 pm UTC.

I have tutored 479 hours in Linux, UNIX, Bash, and Bash scripting on Wyzant. I have years of work and tutoring experience with the Linux/UNIX command line and with shell scripting, including with sed, awk, grep, and regular...

Michael F. Chandler Heights, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael F.
50/hour

Senior Linux Systems Administrator & Contributor (30+ years)

I have worked deeply with Linux since before its 1.0 release, bringing over three decades of professional systems administration and personal engineering experience to our sessions. My expertise spans the major distribution families,...

4.8 (6)
50/hour
22 hours tutoring

I have worked deeply with Linux since before its 1.0 release, bringing over three decades of professional systems administration and personal engineering experience to our sessions. My expertise spans the major distribution families,...

Abhishek M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Abhishek M.
60/hour

Linux User for 15 years.

I have hosted services on AWS on virtual machines running Linux. I also use Linux on a day to day basis at home. I have built my own distribution based on Arch.

4.8 (59)
60/hour
629 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Abhishek’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I have hosted services on AWS on virtual machines running Linux. I also use Linux on a day to day basis at home. I have built my own distribution based on Arch.

Anthony B. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anthony B.
50/hour

BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering

I used Linux frequently during my time at Oregon State University. All programs were required to compile on the schools Linux server and many classes only provided instruction and software available on Linux. I have experience...

4.8 (357)
50/hour
1,150 hours tutoring

I used Linux frequently during my time at Oregon State University. All programs were required to compile on the schools Linux server and many classes only provided instruction and software available on Linux. I have experience...

Loren O. Lake Forest, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Loren O.
60/hour

Linux systems and development tutor (CLI, tooling, deployment)

Linux has been the primary development and deployment environment for most of my professional software work. I am comfortable teaching day-to-day Linux usage, including the command line, shell scripting, build tools, package...

4.6 (10)
60/hour
123 hours tutoring

Linux has been the primary development and deployment environment for most of my professional software work. I am comfortable teaching day-to-day Linux usage, including the command line, shell scripting, build tools, package...

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He did a great job helping me understand a homework assignment involving Linux sockets written in C++. I would recommend Jean-Benoit to anyone.
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On Wyzant, learners can find expert tutors to help navigate Linux, a popular open-source, Unix-like operating system famed for its stability, security, and flexibility. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your skills, Wyzant offers personalized sessions covering Linux basics, command-line proficiency, shell scripting, system administration, or installing and configuring distributions like Ubuntu, Fedora, or Mint. With flexible scheduling and access to experienced instructors, students can learn at their own pace and apply their knowledge to real-world problems.

Linux is a family of operating systems built around the Linux kernel, created in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. It is widely used across servers, supercomputers, mobile devices, and embedded systems. Known for its stability and security, Linux’s open-source nature allows users to modify, share, and customize the software freely. The operating system comes in numerous "distributions," or distros, such as Ubuntu, Fedora, and Mint, each combining the Linux kernel with different software packages and user interfaces to suit a variety of needs.

Wyzant helps learners succeed by connecting them with tutors who provide clear guidance, practical examples, and step-by-step instruction. Whether you want to explore Linux for programming, system management, or personal projects, personalized tutoring makes complex topics approachable and engaging. With access to experienced Linux instructors, you can develop confidence and skills that open new opportunities in technology and IT fields.

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