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The document provides a list of 30 essential Linux commands for beginners, focusing on file and directory management, file viewing and editing, system information, permissions, and package/network tools. Mastering these commands is crucial for those learning Linux for cybersecurity, ethical hacking, or IT support. The commands serve as foundational skills for effective terminal usage.

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Linux Commands

The document provides a list of 30 essential Linux commands for beginners, focusing on file and directory management, file viewing and editing, system information, permissions, and package/network tools. Mastering these commands is crucial for those learning Linux for cybersecurity, ethical hacking, or IT support. The commands serve as foundational skills for effective terminal usage.

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Level Up Your Linux Skills: 30 Essential Commands for Every Beginner!

If you’re learning Linux for cybersecurity, ethical hacking, or IT support—mastering the terminal
is non-negotiable. Here are 30 basic yet powerful Linux commands every beginner should know:

File & Directory Commands

1. pwd – Show current directory path

2. ls – List files and folders

3. cd [directory] – Change directory

4. mkdir [folder] – Create new directory

5. rmdir [folder] – Delete an empty directory

6. touch [filename] – Create a new empty file

7. cp [src] [dest] – Copy files/directories

8. mv [src] [dest] – Move/rename files

9. rm [file/folder] – Remove files/directories

10. tree – Visual view of directory structure

File Viewing & Editing

11. cat [file] – View file content

12. more [file] – View file content (paged)

13. less [file] – Better version of more

14. head [file] – Show first 10 lines

15. tail [file] – Show last 10 lines

16. nano [file] – Simple text editor

17. vi [file] or vim [file] – Advanced text editor


System Info & Management

18. whoami – Show current user

19. hostname – Show system name

20. uname -a – Show kernel & system info

21. top – Show running processes

22. ps – Show current processes

23. df -h – Disk usage summary

24. du -sh [folder] – Folder size

25. free -h – Memory usage

Permissions & Ownership

26. chmod [permissions] [file] – Change file permissions

27. chown [user]:[group] [file] – Change file owner

28. ls -l – List with permissions, owner info


Package & Network Tools

29. apt update – Update package list (Debian/Ubuntu)

30. ping [website] – Check network connectivity

These commands are my daily companions as I explore Linux, cybersecurity, and ethical
hacking—one terminal window at a time. Whether you’re a student or a professional, these
basics lay the foundation for powerful skills.

Which commands do you use most often? Let me know below!

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