Commands List of Linux Operating System

Command Description ls Lists all files and directories in the present working directory ls - R Lists files in sub-directories as well ls - a Lists hidden files as well ls - al Lists files and directories with detailed information like permissions , size , owner etc. cat > filename Creates a new file cat filename Displays the file content cat file file2 > file3 Joins two files (file1, file2) and stores the output in a new file (file3) mv  file "new file path" Moves the files to the new location mv filename new_file_name Renames the file to a new filename sudo Allows regular users to run programs with the security privileges of the superuser or root rm Deletes a file man Gives help information on a command history Gives a  list of all past commands typed in the current terminal session clear Clears the terminal mkdir Creates a new directory in the present working directory mkdir Create a new directory at the specified path rmdir  Deletes a directory mv Renames a directory

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