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Basic Unix-Linux Commands

This document provides a summary of basic Unix/Linux commands for file management, editing, program compilation and execution, communication, software packages, and other miscellaneous tasks. It lists commands for finding, copying, moving, renaming, deleting, and printing files, as well as commands for changing directories, listing files, and viewing file contents. It also includes commands for editing and processing files with tools like Pico, Nedit, Latex, and related programs. Further commands are provided for compiling and running programs from the command line and redirecting input/output. Other sections cover secure copying between systems, email, accessing online help, comparing files, searching file contents, and displaying calendars.

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Basic Unix-Linux Commands

This document provides a summary of basic Unix/Linux commands for file management, editing, program compilation and execution, communication, software packages, and other miscellaneous tasks. It lists commands for finding, copying, moving, renaming, deleting, and printing files, as well as commands for changing directories, listing files, and viewing file contents. It also includes commands for editing and processing files with tools like Pico, Nedit, Latex, and related programs. Further commands are provided for compiling and running programs from the command line and redirecting input/output. Other sections cover secure copying between systems, email, accessing online help, comparing files, searching file contents, and displaying calendars.

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BASIC UNIX/LINUX COMMANDS

File Management

find . -name (file) -print Find the file (file)


cp (name1) (name2) Copy the file (name1) to the file (name2)
mkdir (name) Make a sub-directory (name)
cd (name) Change to the sub-directory (name)
cd .. Change to the directory above
cd Change to your home directory
mv (name1) (name2) Rename the file (name1) to (name2)
rm (name) Remove (delete) the file (name)
ls List files in the working directory
cat (name) Display the file (name) to the screen
more (name) Display the file (name) one screen at a time
pwd Display the current working directory
lpr (name) Send the file (name) to the printer

Editing and Word Processing

pico (name) Edit/create the file (name)


nedit (name) Edit/create the file (name) [recommended editor]
latex (name).tex Invoke the latex word processor
xdvi (name).dvi Preview/review processed latex file
dvips -f (name) > (name).ps Create Postscript file (name).ps of a latex document
gs (name).ps Preview the final Postscript file (name).ps
lpr (name).ps Print the Postscript file (name).ps

Program Compilation and Execution

f90 -o (name).x (name).f90 Compiles F90 code and creates executable (name).x (SGIs)
ifc -o (name).x (name).f90 Compiles F90 code and creates executable (name).x (LINUX PCs)
cc -o (name).x (name).f90 Compiles C code and creates executable (name).x
(name).x Runs the compiled code
(name).x < (inputfile) Runs the compiled code with redirected input
(name).x > (outputfile) Runs the compiled code with redirected output
(name).x < (inputfile) > (outputfile) Runs the compiled code; redirects input and output

Communication

scp (name1) (username)@cedar.math.jmu.edu:/(name2) Secure copy of (name1) from one user to another
mail (username) Mail a message to (username)
Software Packages

matlab MatLab
xmaple Maple
math Mathematica
netscape Netscape internet navigator
pine Email software

Miscellaneous Useful and Nifty Commands

man (command) Information on (command)


passwd Change your password
history List previous commands in numerical order
!135 Re-execute command 135 (following history)
diff (name1) (name2) Compare files (name1) and (name2) line by line
grep ”(pattern)” (file list) Search for (pattern) in listed files
cal 9 2001 Display a calendar for Sept. 2001

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