Unix commands
./
- current
directory
..
- previous
directory
ls - lists the contents of a directory
pico - open or view the contents
of a file
usage: pico [filename]
cd
- change
directory
usage:
cd [destination]
rm - removes a specific file
usage: rm [filename]
mv - moves or renames a file
usage:
mv [from] [to]
mv [old name] [new name]
cp - copy
usage: cp [source] [destination]
mkdir - make directory
usage: mkdir [dir name]
rmdir
- remove
directory
usage: rmdir [dir name]
pine - a Program for Internet
News and Email
chmod - changes the properties of
a file or directory
usage: chmod 644 [filename]
chmod 755 [dir name]
who - lists all the other users
logged on.
talk - starts a talk session
with another user
usage: talk [username]
banner - prints a banner message
usage: banner [message] - prints
banner message to your screen
banner [message] | write [username]
mydiskspace – displays how much space
you are using.