- ls
- Lists files or directories
- cp /path/to/file/origional_file/path/to/file/new/locationcopy_file
- CP copies the original file or files from one location to another.
- mv /path/to/file/orignal_file/new/location/file/location/new_file
- Moves a file or files. The original file is deleted after being moved. MV can be used to also rename a files name from “original” to a “new” file name
- pwd
- Displays your current location (present working directory)
- cd /directory/location
- Allows a user to move between directories
- cd .. will move you up a directory
- cd / with no directory specified will take you to “root”
- cd ~ will take you to “home”
- man command_name
- accesses documentation for the command
- less file_name
- Breaks down large file output into small sections. Use the “space bar” to move between pages or view more content of a file. “Q” he will allow you to return to the command prompt.
- grep pattern filename
- searches for a specific pattern across as many files as you desire. Think of it as fast way to find specific logs or information
- top
- shows which applications and processes are running on your system.
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