Linux is a popular operating system that is known for its flexibility and power. It is used by a wide variety of people, from home users to enterprise businesses. If you are new to Linux, you may be overwhelmed by the number of commands available. However, there are a handful of essential commands that every Linux user should know.
In this blog post, we will discuss 40 important Linux commands that you can use to manage your files, navigate the system, and perform other tasks. These commands are essential for any Linux user, regardless of your experience level.
Basics
- ls: Lists the contents of a directory
- pwd: Prints the working directory
- cd: Changes directory
- cp: Copies files and directories
- rm: Removes files and directories
- mv: Moves (renames) files and directories
- mkdir: Creates directories
- man: Displays manual page of other command
File Manipulation
- chmod: Changes file permissions
- ./: Runs an executable
- touch: Creates empty files
System Administration
- sudo: Executes commands as superuser
- shutdown: Shutdowns your machine
- apt, yum, pacman: Package managers
Process Management
- htop: Displays processes and resources information
- kill: Terminates program
- ps: Reports shell processes status
- exit: Exits the current shell session
- which: Returns the full binary path of a program
- unzip: Extracts compressed ZIP files
Text Processing
- echo: Displays lines of text
- cat: Prints file content
- vim: Efficient text editing
- history: Shows a list of previous commands
User Management
- passwd: Changes user password
- useradd: Adds a User
File System
- shred: Overwrites a file to hide its contents
- less: Inspects files interactively
Networking
- ping: Tests network connectivity
Utilities
- tail: Displays last lines of a file
- head: Displays first lines of a file
- grep: Prints lines that match patterns
- whoami: Outputs username
- whatis: Shows single-line descriptions
- wc: Word count files
- uname: Displays OS information
- neofetch: Displays OS and hardware information
- find: Searches for files that follow a pattern
- wget: Retrieves files from the internet
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many important Linux commands that are available. With a little practice, you will be able to use these commands to perform a wide variety of tasks.
