Basic Terminal commands for Linux
- The "cd"command you need on a regular basis. With this command you can switch to the respective working directory. Enter, for example "cd desktop" to change to the Desktop.
- Very important: If you want to start a program in the Terminal, then tap the program name. Often administration rights to Run certain programs are necessary. Here you have to add "sudo" in front of the program name.
- If you need help with commands, then the "man"command helps you. You call them after the command, the command or the program about which you need more information. The respective manual entries are displayed.
- With the command "ls" to list all the files in the folder in which they are located.
- The "unlink"command deletes the files you specify in the command below.
Further commands for the Linux console
- If the PC is on strike, it may also be necessary, the Computer from the Terminal to shut down. For this purpose, enter the command "shutdown".
- "ifconfig" tells you about your network devices and their current web addresses.
- Existing network connections, click on the "netstat"command.
- Almost legendary: the "ping"command. With this command you can check the reachability of another computer on your network.
In another article we will explain you how you via the Terminal to install programs.
