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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.