Best Answer: How Do I Learn Linux Commands?
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How do I learn basic Linux commands?

Basic Linux Commands

  1. ls – List directory contents. …
  2. cd /var/log – Change the current directory. …
  3. grep – Find text in a file. …
  4. su / sudo command – There are some commands that need elevated rights to run on a Linux system. …
  5. pwd – Print Working Directory. …
  6. passwd – …
  7. mv – Move a file. …
  8. cp – Copy a file.

How do I run a Linux command?

Launch a terminal from your desktop’s application menu and you will see the bash shell. There are other shells, but most Linux distributions use bash by default. Press Enter after typing a command to run it. Note that you don’t need to add an .exe or anything like that – programs don’t have file extensions on Linux.

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