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Linux commands in a small overview

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Basic Linux Commands (Expanded)

The Linux command line is a powerful tool that allows users to interact with the system efficiently.

Here are some essential commands:

- ls: Lists the contents of the current directory, providing an overview of files and directories.

- cd: Changes the current directory. For example, 'cd /home/user' will take you to the user directory.

- mkdir: Creates a new directory. You can specify the name of the directory, like 'mkdir new_folder'.

- rm: Removes files or directories. Be careful with this command as 'rm -rf' can delete directories

recursively without confirmation.

- cp: Copies files or directories. Use 'cp file1 file2' to make a copy of 'file1'.

- mv: Moves or renames files and directories. It works like 'mv old_name new_name' to rename or

move files.

- chmod: Changes file permissions. For instance, 'chmod 755 file' grants read, write, and execute

permissions to the owner.

- ps: Displays currently running processes, useful for system monitoring.

- grep: Searches for patterns within files. For example, 'grep error logfile.txt' searches for 'error' in

the file.

- sudo: Allows users to run commands with root privileges, crucial for administrative tasks.

Learning these commands is essential for mastering Linux and navigating efficiently.

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