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UNIX Basics

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Commands

Here are some typical commands in UNIX. (Using a BASH Shell or similar)

  • pwd - "Print Working Directory" shows you your current location.
  • ls - List contents of current directory.
  • cd - Changes directory
  • man - Brings up a manual page for assistance in using a command.



Permissions

UNIX operating systems manage file access and execution with permissions.

Permissions include:

  • Read - Lets user read a file.
  • Write - Lets user edit a file.
  • Execute - Lets user execute a file as software.