Linux command line

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
• cat - Display a file

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