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Articles by Shilpa S
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How to create a new directory in Linux using the terminal?
The mkdir command is used to create a new directory in the Linux/Unix operating system. It is also used to create more than one directory at a time and set the permission for the directories just like the chmod command in the Linux system.SyntaxThe general syntax of the mkdir command is as follows −$ mkdir [OPTION]... [DIRECTORIES]...Brief description of options available in the mkdir command.Sr.No.Option & Description1-m, --mode=MODESet the mode of file as the time of directory creation just like the chmod command2-p, --parentsNo message prompt if existing and make parent directories as needed3-v, --verbosePrint what is being done4-ZBy default, ...
Read MoreHow to copy a file, group of files, or directory in Linux?
In this article, we will learn to copy a file or directory in the Linux/Unix operating system using terminal, we use the cp command to copy a file or directory in the Linux system.cp (copy) - The cp command is used to copy files or directories in the Linux system. If we want to copy a file from a source directory and paste it into another destination directory then we have to use the cp command. By default, the cp command will not copy directories to copy directories we have to use -R option with cp command otherwise error will be ...
Read MoreHow to converts tabs to spaces in the Linux system?
While working with files, sometimes a situation occurs that a file contains many tabs and the requirement is a file in which no tabs but with space. In this case, if a file is quite simple then work is easy but if we are dealing with a long file then it’s very tough work.To convert tabs to spaces, we use the expand command in the Linux system. If file is not given then the expand command read standard input.SyntaxThe general syntax of the expand command as follows −expand [OPTION]... [FILE]...Brief description of options available in the expand command.Sr.No.Option & Description1-i, ...
Read MoreHow to compare two sorted files line by line in the Linux system?
To compare two sorted files, we use the comm command in the Linux system.The comm command is used to compare two sorted files line by line and writes three columns to standard output. The first two columns contain lines unique to the first and the second file and the last column contains lines common to both. Columns are distinguished with the tab. The functionality of the comm command is similar to the diff command.SyntaxThe general syntax of the comm command is as follows −comm [OPTION]... FILE1 FILE2Brief description of options available in the comm command.Sr.No.Option & Description1-1Suppress first column (lines ...
Read MoreHow to check total space and available space in Linux using the terminal?
In the Linux/Unix system to check storage details, we use the df command.df (disk free) command the df command is used to report file system disk space usage using the terminal in the Linux system. It displays total space, used space, and available space.SyntaxThe general syntax of the df command is as follow:$ df [OPTION]... [FILE]...Brief description of options available in the df command.Sr.No.Option & Description1-a, --allInclude duplicate, pseudo, inaccessible file systems2-B, --block-size=SIZEScale sizes before printing3-h, --human-readableDisplay sizes in powers of 10244-H, --siDisplay sizes in powers of 10005-l, --localLimit listing to local file systems6--no-syncDon’t synchronize before getting usage info7--syncSynchronize before getting ...
Read MoreHow to change the shell working directory in Linux?
To change the shell working directory, we use the cd command in the Linux system.cd (change directory) The cd command used to change the current working directory in the Linux/Unix operating system. In the Windows operating system for the same purpose the cd or chdir command available. The cd command also available in the EFI shell (Extensible Firmware Shell). By default, the current shell working directory is home directory.SyntaxThe general syntax of the cd command is as follows −cd [-L| [-P [-e]] [-@]] [directory]A brief description of options available in the cd command.Sr.No.Option & Description1-LForce soft links to as followedResolve symbolic ...
Read MoreHow to change file or directory permission in Linux/Unix?
We know that the Linux/Unix is a multiuser operating system files and directories are associated with permission so that only authorized users can access the files.The chmod command is used to change the access permission of files or directories.SyntaxThe general syntax of the chmod command is as follows −chmod [OPTION]... [Mode]... [File]...Syntax of chmod command is as followed, it contains some three parameters that will help to set or change the permission of the file.We will discuss each parameter in detail so that you can have a better idea of using the chmod command.A brief description of options available in ...
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