Learn Linux in 5 Days Flashcards
(19 cards)
1
Q
ls
A
Lists directory contents.
2
Q
cd
A
Changes the current directory.
3
Q
pwd
A
Displays the present working directory.
4
Q
cat
A
Concatenates and displays files.
5
Q
echo
A
Displays arguments to the screen.
6
Q
man
A
Displays the online manual.
7
Q
exit
A
Exits the shell or your current session.
8
Q
clear
A
Clears the screen.
9
Q
-l
A
Long listing format.
10
Q
Are Linux commands case sensitive?
A
Yes.
11
Q
which
A
Locate a command.
12
Q
which tac
A
Displays the file’s contents in reverse order.
13
Q
man -k SEARCH_TERM
A
Searches man pages in whatever your search term is.
14
Q
man -k calendar
A
Searches calendar
15
Q
man
A
Used to display documentation.
16
Q
$PATH
A
Controls your search path.
17
Q
which
A
Locate a command.
You can learn the full path of commands with which.
18
Q
–help or -h
A
Ask commands for help.
19
Q
man -k
A
Searches man pages.
