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Basic commands in Linux

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Here are some basic commands

  • ls -list files
  • su -substitute user
  • $ -shell variable
  • touch -make file and update timestamps
  • rm -delete file
  • mkdir -make directory
  • !touch -repeat last touch command
  • cp -copy
  • mv - move or rename file
  • top -list top 25 running processes
  • who -list which users are logged on
  • w -show what users are doing
  • ln - create symbolic links