Linux Shell Commands Flashcards

1
Q

pwd

A

Displays path of current directory on screen.

Print Working Directory

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2
Q

Ifconfig

A

Displays IP address and subnet mask assign to system

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3
Q

ls -a
ls -l
ls -R

A
  • a displays all files
  • l displays detailed list
  • R displays contents of directory
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4
Q

-help

A

How to use command

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5
Q

bash

A

Starts a new Bourne again shell

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6
Q

man

A

Like help screen with more detail. Q to quit

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7
Q

info

A

More extensive doc about the command

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8
Q

cd

A

Change directories

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