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Essential Linux commands

AI-LAB runs on Linux — here are the basics you’ll need.


pwd            # Show current directory
ls             # List files
cd foldername  # Change directory

📄 Managing Files

cp file1 file2     # Copy file
mv file1 folder/   # Move or rename file
rm file1           # Delete file
mkdir newfolder    # Create a folder
cat file.txt       # Display file contents

✏️ Editing Files

Use the micro editor:

micro myscript.sh
  • Save: Ctrl + S then Enter
  • Exit: Ctrl + Q

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