Exploring Essential Linux Commands for Software Developers and Cybersecurity Professionals๐
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Navigate and manipulate your file system effortlessly with commands like:
- pwd: Display the current working directory.
- cd: Change the current directory.
- mkdir: Create a new directory.
- mdir: Another way to make directories.
- touch: Create an empty file.
- cp: Copy files or directories.
- mv: Move or rename files and directories.
- rm: Remove files or directories.
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Take control of user accounts and groups using commands such as:
- passwd: Change user password.
- useradd: Create a new user.
- userdel: Delete a user.
- usermod: Modify user properties.
- groupadd: Create a new group.
- groupdel: Delete a group.
- groups: Display group memberships.
- id: Display user and group information.
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Efficiently view and edit files with commands like:
- cat: Concatenate and display file content.
- less: Display file content page by page.
- more: Display file content one screen at a time.
- nano: Text editor for quick edits.
- vim: Powerful text editor.
- gedit: GNOME text editor.
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Manage processes and system resources with commands including:
- ps: Display information about processes.
- top: Monitor system processes in real-time.
- kill: Terminate a process.
- killall: Kill processes by name.
- pstree: Display a tree of processes.
- htop: Interactive process viewer.
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Control and monitor your network using commands like:
- ifconfig: Display and configure network interfaces.
- ip: Show and manipulate routing, devices, policy routing, etc.
- ping: Test network connectivity.
- netstat: Display network connections.
- ss: Show socket statistics.
- tracerroute: Trace the route to a destination.
- ssh: Secure Shell for remote access.
- nc: Netcat โ a versatile networking tool.
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Effortlessly manage software packages using package management commands like:
- apt-get: Debian/Ubuntu package manager.
- apt: Advanced Package Tool.
- yum: Yellowdog Updater, Modified.
- dnf: Dandified YUM.
- rpm: Red Hat Package Manager.
- dpkg: Debian package manager.
- snap: Package management for snaps.
- zyper: openSUSE package manager.
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