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The [[Linux command line]] is an interface that allows the user to interact with the computer via texted based commands.
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The [[Linux command line]] takes user inputed commands from a keyboard and gives them to the computer to perform.  
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== Common Commands ==
 
== Common Commands ==

Revision as of 16:37, 28 February 2018

The Linux command line takes user inputed commands from a keyboard and gives them to the computer to perform.


Common Commands

Navigation

  • pwd - Shows the working directory
  • ls - Lists files in working directory
  • cd - Change working directory
  • less - View text files
  • file - Specifies files contents

Manipulating Files

  • cp - Copy files and directories
  • mv - Rename or move files or directories
  • rm - Remove files and directories
  • mkdir - Create directory

Assistance Commands

  • type - Display information about command type
  • which - Locate a command
  • help - Display reference page for shell commands
  • man - Display on-line command reference