> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://linuxhandbook.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # LHB Linux Digest #24.02: New Free Course, Netboot, Server Management With GUI - URL: https://linuxhandbook.com/newsletter/24-02/ - Published: 2024-02-07T15:37:57.000Z - Updated: 2024-02-07T15:37:57.000Z - Description: Announcing a new, free Linux command line video course. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter So, the first course from Linux Handbook in 2024 is here. It's a micro course which consists primarily of videos running for an hour in total. There is also text accompanied for quick reference. This is a very basic course that introduces an absolute beginner to the Linux terminal atmosphere. 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