Essential Linux commands

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

📁 Navigating Directories

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 nano editor:

nano myscript.sh

Save: Ctrl + O then Enter
Exit: Ctrl + X

Next: Transferring Files →