This article is reprinted from the book A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming 3rd edition, with permission of the author and publisher ...

If you use the terminal often, you probably know the ls command. It lists what's in a folder, but if you add some flags it can do a lot more. You can view extra details, locate files faster, and get ...

Sometimes I need a shortcut to make things a bit faster. There are also situations where my memory needs a helping hand with the litany of commands I use throughout the week. That's why I often turn ...

Learn how to use Bash aliases to shorten commands, reduce errors, speed up tasks, and improve your productivity in the Terminal.

Quick question for you all. How do you get a detailed listing of a directory with the ls command? I want to know the total number of files in a directory.<P>Thanks!