Computer Shortcuts

ls  --- lists files ls -l  --- lists files in 'long format', I.E. size of the file,  owner of the file, who has the right to look at it or the privileges and last modification information. ls -a  --- lists all files, including the ones whose filenames begin in a dot more  filename  --- shows the first part of a file, that much is displayed on one screen. To see more spacebar is returned or  q  can be pressed to quit.  / pattern  can be used to search for a pattern. emacs  filename  --- is an editor that allows to create and edit a file. mv  filename1 filename2  --- moves a file i.e. gives it a different name, or moves it into a different directory cp  filename1 filename2  --- copies a previously existing file. rm  filename  --- removes a file. The option rm -i, asks for confirmation before actually deleting anything. diff  filename1 filename2  --- compares files, and shows where ...