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Equivalents to Windows/DOS commands
under Linux
Note: this table is for people who have some knowledge about things like
directories, permissions and so on. If you use a command like rm and you
are not sure about the syntax get a good book about Linux! Otherwise it
is very likely that you will destroy your data!
| Windows/DOS command |
Linux command |
What does it? |
| cd |
cd |
Changes the current directory, similar
syntax |
| cls |
clear |
Clears the screen |
| copy |
cp |
Copies files. If you use cp -i it will
prompt for destructive actions |
| del |
rm |
Deletes files. If you use rm -i it will
prompt for destructive actions |
| deltree |
rm -R |
Deletes a directory including its content |
| dir |
ls |
Lists files. ls -l gives provides you
with more information |
| md |
mkdir |
Creates a new directory |
| move |
mv |
Moves a file |
| rd |
rmdir |
Removes a directory |
| ren |
mv |
Renames a file or a directory |
| type |
cat |
Lists the content of a file |
chmod
When using a UNIX system it is sometimes necessary to change file permissions.
This is done using the CHMOD command. There are two different ways to
chmod a file.
Certain FTP clients such as Cute FTP and WS/FTP Pro allow for a chmoding
directly within FTP. To do this you would highlight the file that you
want to use, and select from the command menu "change file permissions."
There is on option for "manual." This is where you will enter
the desired CHMOD. Many other FTP clients will support CHMODing as well,
we recommend checking the documentation.
Reasons for CHMODING
CHMODing files can be done for a variety of reasons. You can CHMOD files
to do things such as: mark them executable, give them write permission,
restrict access to them, and a variety of other reasons. It is important
to note that chmoding is nearly impossible to avoid. If you are trying
to run a certain cgi script it could require execute permissions on the
script itself, write permissions on a directory, and read on an informational
page.
Your cgi scripts should contain the proper documentation
to inform you of the proper CHMOD's.
List of CHMOD's and what they mean
chmod 777 filename: the file is available for Read, Write,
and Execute for the owner, group, and world.
chmod 755 filename: the file is available for Read, Write, and Execute
for the owner; and Read and Execute only for the group and world.
chmod 644 filename The file is available for Read and Write
for the owner, and Read only for the group and world.
chmod 666 filename The file is available for Read and Write
for the owner, group, and world.
Please be careful -anybody can create havoc with your files
with this wide-open permission mask
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