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Most used commands in Linux.

  Commands in Linux are utilities that allow users to perform basic and advanced tasks on the operating system. These commands are executed on the Linux terminal, which provides a command-line interface for users to interact with the system. The terminal in Linux is similar to the command prompt in Windows OS. It's worth noting that the commands in Linux are case-sensitive, and users must be careful with the spelling and capitalization of the commands they enter. Whenever you want a quick reference, just review the below table: Command Usage ls Lists the content of a directory alias Define or display aliases unalias Remove  alias  definitions pwd Prints the working directory cd Changes directory cp Copies files and directories rm Remove files and directories mv Moves (renames) files and directories mkdir Creates directories man Displays manual page of other commands touch Creates empty files chmod Changes file permissions ./ Runs an executable exit Exits the current shell session s

Linux Distribution List.

The world of Linux is home to approximately six hundred different distributions that offer varying features and functionalities. In this discussion, we will focus on some of the popular Linux distros that are currently being used. Ubuntu Canonical created Ubuntu in 2004, and it quickly gained popularity. Its aim is to provide an easy-to-use graphical Linux desktop without the need for a command line. Ubuntu is the most well-known Linux distribution and is considered the next version of Debian. It is an ideal operating system for beginners, offering pre-installed applications and easy-to-use repositories libraries. Ubuntu previously used the GNOME2 desktop environment, but it has since developed its own unity desktop environment. It releases new versions every six months and is currently working on expanding to run on tablets and smartphones. Linux Mint Mint is based on Ubuntu and uses its repository software, so some packages are common in both. Initially, it was an alternative to Ubun

What is Linux?

  Introduction to Linux: Linux is a type of Unix-like operating system that is open-source and uses the Linux kernel. It was first created by Linus Torvalds and released on September 17, 1991. Typically, Linux comes in the form of a Linux distribution, which includes the kernel, supporting libraries, and system software. Some of these distributions are provided by the GNU Project, and while many use the term "Linux" in their title, the Free Software Foundation prefers to use "GNU/Linux" to emphasize the importance of GNU software, which has caused some controversy. Several well-known Linux distributions include Ubuntu, Fedora Linux, and Debian. The latter is composed of various modifications and distributions, such as Xubuntu and Lubuntu. Commercial distributions include SUSE Linux Enterprise and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Linux desktops use windowing systems such as Wayland or X11 and desktop environments such as KDE Plasma and GNOME. Linux was originally designed f