Welcome to the Linux command guide! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this page will help you navigate the terminal with confidence. Linux commands are essential for system administration, development, and automation. Let's dive into the basics and explore some key utilities.

🔍 Common Commands Overview

📁 File & Directory Management

  • ls: List files and directories.
    File listing
  • cd: Change directory.
  • mkdir: Create a new directory.
  • rm: Remove files or directories.
  • mv: Move or rename files.
  • cp: Copy files.

🧾 Text Processing

  • cat: View or concatenate files.
  • grep: Search for patterns in text.
  • sed: Stream editor for filtering and transforming text.
  • awk: Text processing tool for data extraction.

📊 System Information

  • top: Monitor system processes and resources.
    System monitoring
  • df: Check disk space usage.
  • free: Display memory usage.
  • uname: Show system information.

🧿 Essential Commands for Beginners

Here are some must-know commands to start your Linux journey:

  1. pwd - Print working directory.
  2. touch - Create a new empty file.
  3. man - Access manual pages for commands.
  4. history - View command history.
  5. clear - Clear the terminal screen.

📚 Expand Your Knowledge

For deeper insights into Linux commands, check out our Advanced Linux Tips guide. It covers more complex tools and scripting techniques.

📝 Tips & Tricks

  • Use sudo for administrative tasks (be cautious!).
  • Pipe commands with | to process output: 
    ls | grep "txt"
  • Redirect output with > or >> to files.

Don't forget to explore the Linux File System Structure to understand where files are stored! 📁