jobs Command: Managing Background ProcessesSummary
The jobs command provides a convenient way to list, monitor, and manage background processes in your current shell environment. It is useful for checking the status of processes you've sent to the background using & or Ctrl+Z followed by bg.
ln Command: Creating Links in LinuxSummary
The ln command in Linux is used to create links between files. It allows you to access the same file through multiple names, either as hard links or symbolic (soft) links. This post will cover the usage of ln, provide examples, and explain the commonly used flags.
nohup Command in LinuxSummary
The nohup command in Linux allows you to run a command that will continue to execute even after you close the terminal or log out. It prevents the command from receiving the SIGHUP (hang up) signal, which is typically sent when the terminal is closed.
nohup: Run Commands Unaffected by DisconnectsSummary
The nohup command allows you to run a command that will continue to execute even after you log out of the terminal or the terminal window is closed. It is particularly useful for long-running processes.
pushd and popd: Navigating Directories Like a ProSummary
pushd and popd are powerful commands for navigating directories in Linux, allowing you to quickly switch between directories and easily return to previous locations. Think of them as a stack for directories!
readlink Command in LinuxSummary
The readlink command displays the target of a symbolic link. It's useful for determining the actual file or directory that a symbolic link points to.
rsync: Efficient File Synchronization and TransferSummary
rsync is a versatile command-line utility for efficiently synchronizing files and directories between two locations, either locally or over a network. It minimizes data transfer by only copying the differences between the source and destination.
split Command in LinuxSummary
The split command is a utility in Linux used to divide a file into multiple smaller files. It's particularly useful when dealing with very large files that are difficult to manage or process as a single unit.
vim - A Powerful Text EditorSummary
vim is a highly configurable text editor built to enable efficient text editing. It is an improved version of the vi editor distributed with most UNIX systems. It's known for its modal editing and powerful command-line interface.
whereis Command in LinuxSummary
The whereis command is a quick and simple utility in Linux used to locate the binary, source, and manual page files for a given command. It's helpful for understanding where a command is installed and accessing related documentation.