The Linux command line is a text interface to your computer. Often referred to as the shell, terminal, console, prompt or various other names, it can give the appearance of being complex and confusing to use.

What is a Linux terminal used for?

The terminal is a program that provides the user with a simple command-line interface and performs the following 2 tasks: Takes input from the user in the form of commands. Displays output on the screen.

What is meant by terminal in Linux?

Terminal is just a mechanism to transfer information. For the operating system to understand the information, a shell is needed. A shell in Linux is a program that interprets the commands you enter in a terminal window, so the operating system can understand what you want to do.