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The Linux File System and Commands on the Command Line
Learn the benefits of using commands in Linux and how the file system is structuredPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 12 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Jeremy Kurtz 12 Lessons · 1h 1m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
In our predominantly Windows-using world, the command line in Linux may seem outdated, but it does have its advantages over the standard Windows operating system. Commands have many options that you can apply, and by using them, you can move more quickly, giving you the ability to do multiple things from one command line. You’re also able to control other systems beyond your own desktop. From the command line you can work with directories and access files anywhere on your system.
In this lesson on The Linux File System and Commands on the Command Line, you’ll learn about the benefits of using the command line. You’ll understand how commands are structured, and find out how to get help with commands. This lesson includes personalizing commands by giving them custom names which can save you time. You’ll also learn the vast file system of Linux, creating and removing directories and files, and finding a file.
What You'll Learn
- Work with Linux commands and understand how a command is structured
- Find help for commands and personalize them with custom names using alias
- Create, edit, and store files and directories from the command line
- Copy, move, and delete files and folders
- Navigate the Linux file tree, including the current working directory and changing directories
- Find files from the command line and list the contents of a directory
Key Takeaways
- The Linux command line offers advantages over the standard Windows operating system, including the ability to move more quickly and do multiple things from one command line.
- From the command line you can work with directories and access files anywhere on your system, and control other systems beyond your own desktop.
- Commands have many options you can apply, and the course covers how commands are structured and how to get help with them.
- Personalizing commands by giving them custom names (alias) can save you time.
- The course covers the Linux file system, including creating and removing directories and files and finding a file.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn the benefits of using the command line, how commands are structured, and how to get help with commands. The course also covers personalizing commands with custom names, the Linux file system, creating and removing directories and files, and finding a file.
What skills does this course cover?
The course covers Command and Data Handling, Linux Commands, Linux Programs, Linux Scripting, Shell Commands, and Unix Commands.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons include Why Use the Command Line, The Structure of a Command, Finding Help for Commands, Understanding the File Tree, Current Working Directory, Listing Contents of a Directory, Pathnames and Changing Directories, Create and Remove Directories, Creating a File with the Touch Command, Copy, Move, and Delete Files, Find Files from the Command Line, and Personalizing Commands with Alias.
Why use the Linux command line instead of Windows?
In a predominantly Windows-using world the command line may seem outdated, but it lets you move more quickly, do multiple things from one command line, control other systems beyond your own desktop, and work with directories and access files anywhere on your system.
