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*ls -lh: Use human-readable file sizes (e.g., 1K, 234M, 2G) | *ls -lh: Use human-readable file sizes (e.g., 1K, 234M, 2G) | ||
*ls /etc: List contents of the /etc directory | *ls /etc: List contents of the /etc directory | ||
== cd - Change directory == | |||
cd is used to navigate the file system. It can use absolute or relative paths. | |||
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*cd /home/user: Change to the /home/user directory (absolute path) | |||
*cd ..: Move up one directory level | |||
*cd -: Return to the previous directory | |||
*cd ~: Change to the user's home directory | |||
*cd Documents/Projects: Change to a subdirectory (relative path) | |||
Revision as of 14:15, 19 February 2025
Common Commands with examples
These commands and their usage are used for both the LinuC Level 1 Exam 101 and Exam 102. Using these commands in various scenarios to become proficient in basic command-line tasks, file management, and system administration.
ls - List directory contents
The ls command is used to list files and directories in a specified location. It has many options to customize the output.
Examples:
- ls -l: Long listing format, showing permissions, owner, size, and modification date
- ls -a: Show all files, including hidden ones (those starting with a dot)
- ls -R: Recursively list subdirectories
- ls -lh: Use human-readable file sizes (e.g., 1K, 234M, 2G)
- ls /etc: List contents of the /etc directory
cd - Change directory
cd is used to navigate the file system. It can use absolute or relative paths.
Examples:
- cd /home/user: Change to the /home/user directory (absolute path)
- cd ..: Move up one directory level
- cd -: Return to the previous directory
- cd ~: Change to the user's home directory
- cd Documents/Projects: Change to a subdirectory (relative path)
