#Linux Commands

[tpointtechblog]

Essential Linux Commands: Mastering the Basics of Command-Line Operations

Linux, a powerful and versatile operating system, offers a command-line interface that empowers users with unprecedented control over their systems. While the graphical user interface (GUI) provides ease of use, understanding the fundamental Linux commands is essential for anyone seeking to harness the full potential of this open-source platform. In this article, we will explore some of the…

Essential Linux Commands help users navigate, manage files, and control system processes. Here are some key ones:

ls – List directory contents

cd – Change directory

pwd – Show current directory path

mkdir – Create a new directory

rm – Remove files or directories

cp – Copy files or directories

mv – Move or rename files

cat – View file contents

grep – Search text in files

chmod – Change file permissions

top – Monitor system processes

ps – Display running processes

kill – Terminate a process

sudo – Execute commands as a superuser

Mastering these commands boosts productivity and system control!

[geekabhi]

Linux commands

Explore the essential Linux commands that bridge the gap between Ubuntu and CentOS in this insightful blog. Gain confidence in navigating the command line, unlocking the full potential of your Linux experience. Dive into the world of GeekAbhi for expert guidance.

[adityapandeyin]

Frequently used linux commands for improved workflow and productivity

Linux offers a wide range of powerful commands that can significantly enhance your workflow and productivity. It's worth exploring the various options and parameters for each command to fully leverage their capabilities and improve your productivity.

Here are some frequently used Linux commands that can help you:

1. **cd**:

Change directory. Use this command to navigate through different directories in the file system.

   Example: `cd /home/user/Documents`

2. **ls**:

List directory contents. This command allows you to view the files and directories in the current directory.

   Example: `ls -l`

3. **pwd**:

Print working directory. This command displays the current directory's absolute path.

   Example: `pwd`

4. **mkdir**:

Make a directory. Use this command to create a new directory.

   Example: `mkdir new_directory`

5. **rm**:

Remove. This command is used to delete files and directories.

   Example: `rm filename.txt`

6. **cp**:

Copy. Use this command to make copies of files or directories.

   Example: `cp file.txt /path/to/destination`

7. **mv**:

Move. This command allows you to move files or directories to a new location or rename them.

   Example: `mv file.txt /path/to/destination`

8. **cat**:

Concatenate and display. This Most frequently used Linux command is used to display the contents of a file.

   Example: `cat file.txt`

9. **grep**:

Global regular expression print. This command searches for a specific pattern in files and displays matching lines.

   Example: `grep "pattern" file.txt`

10. **find**:

Search for files or directories. This command helps you locate files or directories based on various criteria.

    Example: `find /path/to/search -name "*.txt"`

11. **ssh**:

Secure Shell. Use this command to establish a secure remote connection to another machine.

    Example: `ssh username@remote_host`

12. **scp**:

Secure copy. This command allows you to securely copy files between your local machine and a remote server.

    Example: `scp file.txt username@remote_host:/path/to/destination`

13. **chmod**:

Change permissions. Use this command to change the permissions of files or directories.

    Example: `chmod 755 file.txt`

14. **sudo**:

Superuser do. This command allows you to execute commands with elevated privileges.

    Example: `sudo command`

15. **history**:

View command history. This command displays a list of previously executed commands.

    Example: `history`

Conclusion

These are just a few examples of frequently used Linux commands. There are many more commands available, each with its own set of options and functionalities. It's always a good idea to explore the manual pages (`man command`) or online resources to learn more about specific commands and their usage. For more details visit:- https://adityapandey.org/

[monsterqueers]

So ive been using linux for a good while now, and its now officially my daily driver. Windows is now permabenched in a removed hhd in a drawer unless something awful happens. (Good riddance, havent truly enjoyed windows since xp)

And from this I think that people urging others to move to linux are not doing so in the correct way.

Instead of trying to push a friendly distro and insisting it will work for everything and everyone, instead check if the hardware they are using specifically is good for linux and if so what families.

One computer will be a breeze with any distro, another could have a few quirks but be basically fine, however another of the same year and manufacturer could be an uphill battle thats straight up unusable even for someone who knows how to do the kernel edit workarounds for all but specific distros, if that.

My desktop took linux mint like a dream, 100% painless with no fucking about to make it work and even no need for an ethernet cable to get things started. My dinosaur laptop (may it rest in peace after other components died) had a few issues but also worked very well with little effort with mint. My current junk laptop is an uphill battle that will require arch AND edits to the kernel paremeters to work without being filled with screen flashing and full system freezes at random and im still gearing up the gumption to give it another few attempts to actually pull it off.

Each of these computers is a VERY different experience, and if your prospective switcher is using a computer that doesnt play well, its NOT going to work, they will get frustrated, and they will give up. They have to work with what they have.

Instead of going right to telling them to switch and that anything is good, Encourage people to search up their pc+linux compatibility if they are looking to switch to determine if its viable for a newbie who doesnt want to struggle, then offer a distro that has a live usb/dvd version if possible for them to test without install, and a big enough userbase that troubleshooting is as painless as possible.

If its a laptop, archwiki has lists of those by maker (linked in the page given) with notes on what has been tested in that family of linux.

This, I think, above all, is the most important thing when trying to get people to switch:

MAKE SURE THEIR HARDWARE IS GOOD FOR IT

Not just the pc, but the peripherals too; their mouse, their mic, their webcam, their keyboard- these things are not always supported well.

Linux can be fast, easy, and really comfortable and painless with little to no troubleshooting or tedious workarounds to get your stuff to work; but you have to be using the right hardware.

Yes, make sure you have alternative programs lined up that are actually good (stop reccing gimp when krita is a way better P$ alternative for people trying to draw digitally), and maybe consider talking about how to run wine in a newbie friendly way for things they might need for work reasons that dont work on linux normally(and accept that it might not work even with wine), but above all, make sure that its not just being phrased as 'a you problem' when it might be their system that is the issue there.

For prospective switchers that tried but gave up because of glitches or freezes or things otherwise not working: It wasnt you being bad at computers. Sometimes it just doesnt work with that hardware well and there is nothing you can do. People dont warn you about this, but its a very real issue.

If you still want to try linux, when you eventually get a new computer in the future, look for one that seems to be supported by linux well- some pcs even come with linux preinstalled for you even (dell does this with ubuntu and ubuntu has skins that looks windows esque). Asking specifically for linux compatible or linux preinstalled computers signals to developers to make more computers that work with linux, and makes it easier to get linux friendly stuff.

If not, there are windows 11 neutering tools out there in the wild that are very useful and are a plenty fine alternative to switching. You should only switch if you want to switch.

[muffinlance]

hellooo very cool person I am just now getting into the atla fandom and I know Nothing other than your fics are very cool and great and I was wondering if you have any recs (or links to posts with recs!!) bc I trust your judgment LOL

I hope this is ok to ask!! also I will add that I am not that picky but I will add that I am very much a longfic enjoyer so🫶🫶

My friend, may I open up to you the broad world of clicking an AO3 user's bookmarks. <3

AKA: literally click any ao3 username, "bookmarks" should appear towards the top of the resulting page. You can then voyage into the additionally wonderful waters of filtering by length, "recommended", fandom, etc.

Also: if the fic you like is in collections, try checking them out, especially if the title appeals to you. Can be a great way to find essentially a fic playlist.

Anyway all hail ao3's designers they done good work

[piratesexmachine420]

I was trying to see if I could post a bit of ASCII art I did earlier and I got so fucking fed up with Tumblr/Firefox refusing to let me paste pre-formatted text that I decided to take matters into my own hands. Here's a thrown-together script that uses xdotool and xkbcli to convert a file into keystrokes events. Eat my ass rich text fields.

#!/bin/bash # usage: paste-xdotool.sh [sleep amount] [file name] sleep $1 while IFS= read -rN1 char; do xdotool key $(xkbcli how-to-type $(printf '%d' "'$char") | sed -nE "1s/.*[[:space:]]+(.*)[[:space:]]+.*/\1/p" | sed "s/Linefeed/shift+enter/") done < $2

[onyacat]

What people think linux users do

[trinfortnight]

Aliasing her favorite words and sounds to funny command line things

Like she moans and now is getting forkbombed

[electricmeatorchestra]

They call it Arch linux because full time command line immersion makes u arch ur back all sexily like

[dullahandyke]

Like I dont want my tech to be convenient + in fact that scares me. Wtf are you doing that I didnt tell you to do. Stop it. I'm in charge you are an extension of my limbs and if I cannot articulate every joint on a whim then I'm basically fucked

[wuwubean]

i recommend everyone use the command line for everything, not because it’s more efficient (even though it is) but the dopamine boost you get from doing something absurdly simple via command line is unmatched. even just like moving a file or something makes you feel like the smartest human being on the planet and it’s great.

[cyncrovee]

shout out to everyone who uses a non POSIX compliant shell as their default system shell. living on the edge

[sevenfactorial]

We've been doing stuff in matlab this semester in differential eqs and our professor doesn't post code cause he doesn't want us to copy paste? But he did post screenshots of his code.

I have other... questions about his teaching coding methodology, but today, one of my classmates mentioned the colors of the text while we were working on stuff.

Frankly, his theme is awful. It's a dark theme with symbols in a relatively dark green and numbers in (bright) orange and everything else (including comments) in white.

The other person there at the time is colorblind so I described it to him and his reaction was essentially "what do you mean??" He'd assumed it was something reasonable and it was his colorblindness making it difficult to read, but nope! It's just bad even if you have all the appropriate cones.