Lesson 5 Flashcards
What are two popular text editors on Linux?
Vi or Vim: A text editor preferred by administrators.
Nano: Basic text editor preferred by Windows-users.
What is the Linux cat command?
Concatenate. Used to view file contents or write a file.
What is the Linux cp command?
Copy. Used to create a copy of a file.
What is Mission Control on Mac?
A feature used for windows management and enables multiple desktops.
What are apt-get and Yum on Linux?
Command line interfaces for APT and YUM.
What is the ps command on Linux?
It invokes the process table, which is a record of the current running processes.
What is the chmod command on Linux?
It can be used to secure files and directories with symbolic or octal notation.
What is the dig command on Linux?
Dig is a powerful tool for gathering information and testing name resolution. Outputs IP address, DNS server, time elapsed, etc.
What is the ip command on Linux?
Part of the iproute2 package. It has options for managing routes and local interface configuration.
What is the su command on Linux?
Switch user.
What is the chown command on Linux?
Change owner. Changes the owner of a file or directory.
What is the passwd command on Linux?
Password. It’s used to change the password. It’s not an elevation of privileges.
What is the Mac equivalent of a CTRL key?
Command
What is the Mac equivalent of an ALT key?
Option
What is the Apple key on a Mac?
The Apple key is the power button.
