THE DIGITAL LIFE

Basics, Files and Directories

Command	Explanation
pwd	Print current directory
cd	Switch directories
cd ..	Switch to previous directory in the tree
cd –	Switch back to your previous working directory
ls	List content of directories
man	Manpages
cat	View content of a file
touch	Create a new file
mkdir	Create a new directory
mv	Move a file or directory
cp	Copy a file or directory
rm	Remove a file or directory

Updated on 3. July 2020

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