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.
