Linux activity, File Manipulation

The foundation of the Linux works a lot like its counterparts Microsoft and Mac.  Linux falls under the category of free software meaning its accessible to everyone.  Ubuntu is a branch of the Linux system, offering users a desktop like appearance and the ability use multiple programs similar to Microsoft Office.


 Module 1

Linux simplifies functions in a operating system so you are able to use commands in its system. The commands in Linux are designed to organize,move and categorize files to a particular group.  Letters in Linux are case sensitive, so it is important to be aware of that function.  The "ls" command lists everything under the directory you want to look at.  The mv means to move the files to a certain location and rename them, cd means to change directory, mkdir means to make a new directory, .. lists everything previously and More shows the contents of a file. 

Module 2

In the second module it breaks down the commands a little further by examining pathnames and files. Linux uses the cp command to copy files, rm to remove files. When you use the list option you can place a hyphen in front of the lists and it will show all the files in that category.  In this module you learn how to actually code in the command section in more detail.  Since Linux is accessible to multiple users, security of your own files is crucial. To give permission for other users to see your files you can use commands such as Chmod (change mode) group (for example) and which function you want them to see, read, write or execute (the command would be chmod g+w apples).






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