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Title: Basic Linux commands

Description: Basic Linux commands

Total Flash Cards: 13

Created: 10/12/2009 13:22:22

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Term
BASH (linux Shell)
 Definition
Born Again Shell
Term
Use cd
 Definition
to change directories Type cd followed by the name of a directory to access that directory.
Term
Use clear
 Definition
to clear the comman prompt Type clear to clean up your command prompt window.
Term
Use date
 Definition
to set your server's date and time
Term
Use df
 Definition
to check disk space
Term
Use finger
 Definition
to see who's on the system
Term
Use logout
 Definition
to quit using the system
Term
Use ls
 Definition
to list files and directories
Term
Use man
 Definition
to pull up information about a Linux command
Term
Use more
 Definition
to read the contents of a file
Term
Use nano
 Definition
to start a text editor
Term
Use passwd
 Definition
to change your current password
Term
Use pwd
 Definition
to list the name of your current directory