====== Linux command line basics for beginners (no set-up necessary) ======

Guided exploration of the Linux server command line.

| When | **Tue September 24th 2019, 6:30pm** |
| Where | **The Avalon Lounge, Kent Road** |

Informal and relaxed meeting in the quiet lounge of Avalon bar on Kent Road.  You'll need a laptop to take part.

Aimed at absolute beginners. We'll show how to securely connect to a server then we'll work through Bandit, an adventure game set in the command line that progresses step-by-step from the basics to common programs and beyond.

I'll have my laptop plugged into a screen and we'll work together to introduce to you to each concept. Bring a laptop and play along as I explain how to progress to each level.

See how far you get before you come along and try on the night:
http://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/

This event costs £1 - there'll be a donation jar next to me on the night to cover the costs of the meetup group.

====== Getting Started ======

If you are on Windows, then download [[https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/|PuTTY]], otherwise you probably already have the tools you'll need built in (ssh).

Game instructions: http://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/

==== Bandit Level 0 ====

The goal of this level is for you to log into the game using SSH. The host to which you need to connect is **bandit.labs.overthewire.org**, on port **2220**. The username is **bandit0** and the password is **bandit0**. Once logged in, go to the Level 1 page to find out how to beat Level 1.

==== Bandit Level 1 ====

The password for the next level is stored in a file called **''readme''** located in the home directory. Use this password to log into **bandit1.labs.overthewire.org** using SSH. Whenever you find a password for a level, use SSH (on port **2220**) to log into that level and continue the game.

==== Bandit Level 2+ ====
Continue with the instructions online at http://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/

====== Scratch Area =====
I'll post any passwords/command line hints here as we progress if you are having trouble.

**Level 0**:
<code>
ssh -p 2220 bandit0@bandit.labs.overthewire.org
</code>

===== IRC =====
There will be some passwords posted on the IRC channel (#opensource on irc.glasgow.social) if you need them (or want to continue where you left off).

Don't know how to join?  Ask, I'll be happy to show you how.  Or read some instructions at https://irc.armchairscientist.co.uk/

There is a log of the chat you've missed available here (refresh to update):
https://starflyer.armchairscientist.co.uk/tmp/opensource.log.txt


====== Attendees ======
An opportunity to make some new friends with common interests!  Follow us on the Fediverse at https://glasgow.social/tags/coding (create an account on https://glasgow.social or on any Fediverse connected site) so you can keep in touch with everyone you meet tonight. 

  - [[https://qoto.org/@Rovine|Tina]]
  - Alexander M.
  - [[https://glasgow.social/@Kamil|Kamil Tomzik]]
  - [[https://glasgow.social/@Ashmanq|Ashir]] 
  - Aileen McKenzie
  - [[https://glasgow.social/@Hammy|Hammy]]
  - [[https://glasgow.social/@jude|Jude Nelson]]
  - Robert
  - [[https://glasgow.social/@neil|Neil McKillop]] (Event Organiser)

==== Signed up, but didn't attend ====
  - [[https://glasgow.social/@davidt|David Taylor]]
  - Abhishek Singh
  - Michael
  - [[https://glasgow.social/@M|Steven]]