Chapter 4
Logging In

Your system is now installed! Pat yourself on the back for a job well done! Now it’s time to start using the system. In this chapter, we introduce you to the Debian command line, some security principles, and how to exit the system. In later chapters, we’ll go into more detail on these topics and introduce you to the Debian graphical interface, X11.


 4.1 First Steps
 4.2 Command History and Editing the
Command Line

 4.3 Working as Root
 4.4 Virtual Consoles
 4.5 Shutting Down