Command line

The Debian Command Line is a command prompt similar, but much more powerful than, MS-DOS. Most Linux users will have to use it at some point or another, at least for the full experience. By default Debian uses BASH - the Bourne Again SHell.

Basic Commands
''BASH is extremely powerful and complex. Here are some basic commands you should know.'' ''
 * CD

Just as in DOS, cd stands for Change Directory. Type

To change to the next directory up.''

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 * PWD

Prints the working directory - the directory or folder that you are currently in.''

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 * LS

Prints all files in the working directory.''

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 * SU

The SU command gives you root privileges if you have the password.''

 
 * APTitude

 

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The Aptitude package manager allows you to download software in packages.''

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 * NANO

Nano is a basic text editor that runs in the shell. It allows you to edit documents with root privileges if you have executed SU.''

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 * RM

Removes the specified file.''

Advanced working and commands
BASH's commands are far too complex to list and describe here. Direct yourself to http://www.gnu.org/software/bash/manual/bashref.html.

You can see the BASH is so powerful that it can be used as a standalone programming language!

Interwiki links

 * Linux Wikia