# Basic Unix Commands for Genomics

Let's start by learning how to use basic command-line commands.

Register for the following course from Johns Hopkins University here: 

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#### Access hints

To access this course, you’ll need to create a Coursera account. Financial aid is available, allowing you to take the course for free. The application process is simple and straightforward, so don’t hesitate—just go for it!

### Get started with basic Unix commands

Watch the following videos to get started, then come back here to continue!

1. [Basic Unix Commands 10: Archiving Content](https://www.coursera.org/learn/genomic-tools/lecture/pPBJb/basic-unix-commands-10-archiving-content)
2. [Basic Unix Commands 11: Practical Exercises I](https://www.coursera.org/learn/genomic-tools/lecture/2s9ut/basic-unix-commands-11-practical-exercises-i)
3. [Basic Unix Commands 12: Practical Exercises II](https://www.coursera.org/learn/genomic-tools/lecture/VzyF7/basic-unix-commands-12-practical-exercises-ii)

## Materials

You can use the following files, which are the ones featured in the video materials.

The files are stored in the following directory on the server:

> Plants/