Get Started with the Linux Command Line

Getting Started

To get started, you'll need to open a terminal window. On most Linux distributions, you can do this by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

Once you have a terminal window open, you'll see a prompt that looks something like this:

cd

To list the files and directories in the current directory, use the ls command:

touch

To edit a file, use the nano command:

ls

Common Commands

Here are some of the most common Linux commands:

• ls: List files and directories
• cd: Change directories
• touch: Create a new file
• nano: Edit a file
• rm: Remove a file
• mkdir: Create a new directory
• rmdir: Remove a directory
• cp: Copy a file or directory
• mv: Move a file or directory
• find: Search for files
• grep: Search for text in files
• sudo: Run a command as root

Troubleshooting

If you're having trouble using the Linux command line, here are a few tips:

• Make sure you're typing the commands correctly.
• Check the man pages for the commands you're using.
• Search online for help.
• Ask a question on a Linux forum.