Question

Compile a list (7 or more) of other commands useful for navigating or manipulating the UNIX/Linux file systems. Include a complete description of the command’s features.

Answer 1

Answer -  These are the basic commands for manipulating files in the Linux system.

1. ls

The ls (list) command lists all files in the current directory.

2. pwd

The pwd (print working directory) command tells you what directory you're currently in. From there, the ls (list) command shows you what's in that (or any other) directory:

3. cp

The cp program copies files and directories. In its simplest form, it copies a single file:

[me@linuxbox me]$ cp file1 file2

It can also be used to copy multiple files (and/or directories) to a different directory:

[me@linuxbox me]$ cp file... directory

4. mv

The mv command moves or renames files and directories depending on how it is used. It will either move one or more files to a different directory, or it will rename a file or directory. To rename a file, it is used like this:

[me@linuxbox me]$ mv filename1 filename2

To move files (and/or directories) to a different directory:

[me@linuxbox me]$ mv file... directory

5. rm

The rm command removes (deletes) files and directories.

[me@linuxbox me]$ rm file...

It can also be used to delete directories:

[me@linuxbox me]$ rm -r directory...

Examples of rm and its options include:

6. mkdir

The mkdir command is used to create directories. To use it, you simply type:

[me@linuxbox me]$ mkdir directory...

7. cd

The cd (change directory) command opens a folder and makes it your new current working directory.

8. touch

When you wish to create new (empty) files, use touch

$ ls $ $ touch file1 file2.txt file3 $ ls file1 file2.txt file3

9. rmdir

A directory must be empty before it may be removed.

 $ ls bar/ $ rmdir bar $ ls $