• 👉 Overview
• 👀 What ?
• 🧐 Why ?
• ⛏️ How ?
• ⏳ When ?
• ⚙️ Technical Explanations
• 🖇️ References

👉 Overview

👀 What ?

Linux commands are the means by which users interact with the Linux operating system through the command line interface (CLI). This interaction includes creating files, managing processes, installing software and many other tasks.

🧐 Why ?

Understanding Linux commands is crucial for anyone working with Linux-based systems. It gives you more control over the system, allows you to automate tasks, and can often be a faster and more efficient way to perform tasks than using a graphical user interface. It is also essential for managing servers, as they often do not have a graphical user interface installed.

⛏️ How ?

To use Linux commands, you first need to open a terminal. This can often be done by searching for 'terminal' in your system's application menu. Once you have a terminal open, you can type commands and press enter to execute them. Some basic commands to get you started include: 'ls' to list files in the current directory, 'cd' to change directories, and 'man' followed by a command name to view the manual page for that command.

⏳ When ?

Linux commands have been a fundamental part of the Linux operating system since its inception in the early 1990s. As such, they are used daily by millions of people around the world.

⚙️ Technical Explanations

Linux commands are executed in a shell, which is a program that provides the command line interface. When a command is entered, the shell interprets the command and communicates with the kernel (the core of the operating system) to execute it. The result is then displayed back to the user in the terminal. This process allows for complex scripting and automation, as commands can be combined and executed in sequence by writing them in a shell script.

🖇️ References