Command Unix Commands
View common Unix commands.
Unix commands can be issued at the command prompt. Common commands include:
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
| Delete | Backs up to erase one character. |
| Backspace | Mapped as a backspace key, displaying ^H. |
| Ctrl-u | Erases the command line. |
| Ctrl-w | Erases the last word on the command line. |
| Ctrl-s | Stops flow of output on the display. |
| Ctrl-q | Resumes the flow of output stopped by Ctrl-s. |
| Ctrl-c | Interrupts a command or process and returns to the command line. |
| Ctrl-z | Suspends a command or process in progress. |
| Ctrl-d | Generates an end-of-file character. |
| logout | Ends your Unix session. |
| ps | Displays information about processes. |
| env | Displays or changes environment settings. |
| set | Sets shell variables. |
| alias | Defines command abbreviations. |
| history | Displays recent commands. |
| cat | Concatenates and displays files. |
| more | Allows you to browse through files one screen at a time. |
| less | Another, more versatile method of browsing through files. |
| mv | Moves or renames files. |
| ls | Lists directory contents. |
| mkdir | Creates a directory. |
| rmdir | Removes a directory. |
| pwd | Displays the current directory. |
| du | Summarizes disk usage. |
| file | Determines the type of a file. |
| quota -v | Displays current disk usage. |
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