UNIX / Command Line tutorial for non-dummies
bprater: Does he actually want to know more about the command line? If he's not, I wouldn't waste your effort. Some people aren't learners, they just want to accomplish a task.If he is, definitely hook him up with a tutorial. I like the idea of letting him peek over your shoulder as you work.Ultimately, there are very few commands you need to know to get started. This might work:  - Move around the file system, echo the current path
  - List the files (in the various ways you can do this)
  - Create and edit a file (nano?)
  - Move and delete the file
  - Very brief overview of permissions
  - A primer on user directories and how to get back there easily

I think that would get the average Joe enough tools to get going.