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  1. Unix

    Unix

    Computer operating system
  1. Unix is a powerful, multi-user operating system widely used for servers, development, and system administration. Here's a concise guide to get started with Unix.

    1. Accessing the System

    • Login: Enter your username and password at the prompt.

    • Change Password: Use the passwd command to update your password:

    passwd
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    2. Navigating the File System

    • List Files: Use ls to view files in a directory:

    ls # Basic listing
    ls -l # Detailed listing
    ls -a # Include hidden files
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    • Change Directory: Navigate using cd:

    cd /path/to/directory # Go to a specific directory
    cd .. # Move up one level
    cd ~ # Go to your home directory
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    • Check Current Directory: Use pwd:

    pwd
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    3. Managing Files

    • Create Files: Use touch:

    touch filename.txt
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    • View File Contents: Use cat:

    cat filename.txt
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    • Copy/Move/Delete Files:

    cp source.txt destination.txt # Copy file
    mv oldname.txt newname.txt # Move or rename file
    rm filename.txt # Delete file
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    4. System Monitoring

    • Check Disk Usage: Use df:

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