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-The Shell \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
+# The Shell
 
 [Back To The Menu](http://github.com/thehackerwithin/UofCSCBC2012/)
--
-[Forward to Python Variables](http://github.com/thehackerwithin/UofCSCBC2012/tree/master/2a-PythonVariables/)
-
+- [Forward to Python Variables](http://github.com/thehackerwithin/UofCSCBC2012/tree/master/2a-PythonVariables/)
 
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@@ -11,7 +9,7 @@ The Shell \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
 
 **Based on a presentation By: ??????**
 
-\`What is the shell how do I access the shell?\`
+# What is the shell how do I access the shell?
 
 The *shell* is a program that presents a command line interface
 which allows you to control your computer using commands entered
@@ -21,16 +19,18 @@ with a keyboard instead of controlling graphical user interfaces
 A *terminal* is a program you run that gives you access to the
 shell. There are many different terminal programs that vary across
 operating systems. To open the default terminal in Ubuntu, just
-click... or just use the keys <ctrl\><alt\>t
-
+click... or just use CTRL+ALT+t
+        
 There are many reasons to learn about the shell. In my opinion, the
-most important reasons are that: 1. It is very common to encounter
-the shell and command-line-interfaces in scientific computing, so
-you will probably have to learn it eventually 2. The shell is a
-really powerful way of interacting with your computer. GUIs and the
-shell are complementary - by knowing both you will greatly expand
-the range of tasks you can accomplish with your computer. You will
-also be able to perform many tasks more efficiently.
+most important reasons are that: 
 
+1.  It is very common to encounter the shell and
+    command-line-interfaces in scientific computing, so you will
+    probably have to learn it eventually 
 
+2.  The shell is a really powerful way of interacting with your
+    computer. GUIs and the shell are complementary - by knowing both
+    you will greatly expand the range of tasks you can accomplish with
+    your computer. You will also be able to perform many tasks more
+    efficiently.