Beginner’s Guide Flashcards
An env variable that specifies a set of directories, separated w/ semicolons, where executable programs are located.
Path
A way of interacting w a computer directly using text commands
Command line interface
Name two types of shells
GUI & Command line interface
A program that allows the user to give commands to the computer
A shell
A type of script that contains a series of commands
These can contain any number of commands
As long as the OS recognises the script’s commands, the (blank) will execute the commands from start to finish
Batch file
How would you get more information about how to use a certain command?
Type the command followed by /?
What is dir short for?
Directory
This command will list the contents of the folder that you’re currently in.
dir
cd is short for?
Change directory
How would you change your current location?
cd [name of folder]
How do you move up one folder?
cd ..
What does mkdir stand for?
Make directory
How would you create a new folder?
mkdir
How would you delete a file?
del [file name]
How would you delete a folder?
rmdir
