What are the common commands for linux?

Linux is a Unix-based operating system that offers many powerful command line tools and commands. Here are some common Linux commands:

1. File and directory manipulation commands:

• ls: lists files and subdirectories in a directory
• cd: change the current directory
• pwd: displays the path to the current directory
• mkdir: create a new directory
• rm: Delete a file or directory
• mv: move a file or directory
• cp: copy a file or directory
• chmod: change file or directory permissions
• chown: change the owner of a file or directory

2. System administration commands:

• ps: show currently running processes
• top: displays system resource usage and running processes
• free: show system memory usage
• df: show disk space usage
• uname: displays the version and name of the system
• shutdown: shutdown or reboot the system

3. Network commands:

• ifconfig: displays the configuration information of the network interface
• ping: test network connection
• netstat: displays network connection and routing information
• ssh: remote login to another system
• scp: copying files between local and remote systems

4. Text editor commands:

• vi/vim: powerful text editors that can be used in the terminal
• nano: easy-to-use text editor for beginners

These are just a small selection of Linux commands, there are many other commands and options. Familiarizing yourself with these commands and understanding how they are used is important for working on and managing a Linux system.