Basic Linux Commands – Your First Kung Fu Moves
Welcome, young grasshopper. Now that you’ve installed Linux, it’s time to learn the sacred commands that will make you a true terminal warrior. Forget clicking—real pros use the keyboard. 🥋
Navigating the Terminal
Your terminal is your dojo. Here’s how to move like a ninja:
bash
pwd # Shows where you are. Never get lost in the void.
ls # List files. Because "Where the heck is my stuff?" is a common question.
cd # Move between directories. Like walking, but cooler.Example:
bash
cd /home # Teleports you to the home directory.
cd .. # Takes you one level up, like climbing a tree.
cd ~ # Instantly returns you home. Magic!File and Directory Mastery
Creating Stuff:
bash
touch file.txt # Summon a new (empty) file from the void.
mkdir dojo # Create a new training ground (directory).Removing Stuff (Use With Caution! ⚠️)
bash
rm file.txt # Delete a file (poof, it's gone).
rmdir dojo # Remove an empty directory.
rm -rf dojo # Destroy a directory and everything inside (nuclear mode).Warning: rm -rf / = Instant regret. Do not attempt.
Finding Stuff Like a Pro
bash
find / -name "secret.txt" # Search for secret.txt across your system.
grep "password" file.txt # Find lines containing 'password' in file.txt.Example:
bash
grep "error" /var/log/syslog # Find errors in system logs (a common activity).System Monitoring – Know Your Enemy
bash
top # Shows which processes are eating your CPU like hungry ninjas.
htop # A better version of top (if installed).
df -h # Show disk space (so you don’t run out mid-battle).
free -m # Show memory usage (so you know when to panic).Becoming the Superuser
bash
whoami # Find out who you are. Deep.
sudo !! # Run the last command as root (useful when you forget sudo).
su - # Become root (dangerous, but powerful).Your First Real Test
Type this into your terminal:
bash
echo "I am a Linux Kung Fu warrior"If it prints the message back, congratulations! You’ve taken your first step into the world of Linux mastery. 🥋🐧