Basics of Linux Commands

 

                 #Basic of linux Commands#

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linux commands :-

  1. ls -----------> To view files and directory.

The ls command in Linux is used to list files and directories in a directory. Here are some common options:

• ls: Lists files and directories in the current directory.
• ls -l: Displays detailed information including permissions, owner, group, size, and modification date.
• ls -a: Shows hidden files (those starting with a dot).
• ls -h: Human-readable format, displaying file sizes in a more readable format.
• ls -t: Sorts files by modification time, with the newest first.
• ls -R: Recursively lists subdirectories.
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  2. mv -----------> Rename a file.

The location where you want to move the source to, or the new name if you're renaming.

  3. cp -----------> Copy a file.

Specifies the target location where the file or directory will be copied.

  4. ifconfig -----------> Display information about network.

The ifconfig command is used in Unix-like operating systems to configure and display information about network interfaces on a system. It allows you to view and configure network interface parameters such as IP addresses, netmasks, broadcast addresses, and more. Here are some basic examples of using the ifconfig command.

  5. rm -----------> Delet a file. 

The rm command in Unix-like operating systems is used to remove/delete files or directories. Here's the basic syntax of the rm command.

6. date -----------> Displays the time.

The date command is used in Unix-like operating systems to display or set the system date and time. Here's the basic syntax of the date command.

7. cd -----------> Change the current directory.

The cd command is used to change the current working directory in a command-line interface, such as the terminal or command prompt. Here's the basic syntax.

  8. cd .. -----------> Back one folder.

The cd .. command is used to change the current working directory to its parent directory in a command-line interface (CLI) or terminal. Here's a breakdown of the command.

  9. mkdir -----------> To create a new directory/folder.

The mkdir command is used to create a new directory (folder) in a command-line interface (CLI) or terminal. The basic syntax of the mkdir command is as follows.

10. rm -rf/rmdir -----> To delete a directory.

The rmdir command is used to remove empty directories (folders) in a command-line interface or terminal. Here's the basic syntax.