The 10 Most Important Linux Commands
There are a ton of other commands - more sophisticated commands - which you will one day learn. But for now, like learning to add before you learn to multiply, this list will provide you with your Linux CLI command foundation. At the end of the list, some vital information you need to use the Linux CLI. 1. ls The ls command - the list command - functions in the Linux terminal to show all of the major directories filed under a given file system. For example, the command: ls /applications ...will show the user all of the folders stored in the overall applications folder. The ls command is used for viewing files, folders and directories. 2. cd The cd command - change directory - will allow the user to change between file directories. As the name command name suggest, you would use the cd command to circulate between two different directories. For example, if you wanted to change from the home directory to the Arora directory, you would input the following command:
