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The [[Linux command line]] is an interface that allows the user to interact with the computer via texted based commands. | The [[Linux command line]] is an interface that allows the user to interact with the computer via texted based commands. | ||
− | + | == Common Commands == | |
− | + | === Navigation === | |
− | == Navigation == | ||
* pwd - Shows the working directory | * pwd - Shows the working directory | ||
* ls - Lists files in working directory | * ls - Lists files in working directory | ||
* cd - Change 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 |
Revision as of 16:27, 28 February 2018
The Linux command line is an interface that allows the user to interact with the computer via texted based commands.
Common Commands
- 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