Linux 101
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This article will be a beginners guide to using Linux.
The commands
| Basic commands | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Command | Description | ||
| ls | Displays a list of files in the current working directory, like the dir command in DOS | ||
| cd directory | change directories | ||
| passwd | change the password for the current user | ||
| file filename | display file type of file with name filename | ||
| cat textfile | throws content of textfile on the screen | ||
| pwd | display present working directory | ||
| exit or logout | leave this session | ||
| man command | read manual (or 'man') pages on command | ||
| info command | read informational (or 'info') pages on command | ||
| apropos string | search the whatis database for strings | ||
See also
External links
- The Ultimate Linux Reference Guide for Newbies (very basic stuff!)
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