Common Commands
user@linux:~$
Welcome to the Linux Command Line Tutorial. This section will guide you through the basics of using the Linux command line, providing explanations and examples for each command.
- ls: Lists the contents of a directory.
Example:
ls -lshows detailed information about files and directories.touch: Creates a new, empty file.
Example:
touch newfile.txtcreates a file namednewfile.txt.cp: Copies files or directories.
Example:
cp source.txt destination.txtcopiessource.txttodestination.txt.mv: Moves or renames files or directories.
Example:
mv oldname.txt newname.txtrenames a file.rm: Removes files or directories.
Example:
rm file.txtdeletesfile.txt.cat: Displays the contents of a file.
- Example:
cat file.txtshows the contents offile.txt.
Feel free to explore and practice these commands using the interactive tool above.