UNIX Basics
pwd displays your current directory
exit logs you off the system
passwd will allow you to change your password, follow the directions given to you by the system
mkdir (make directory) allows you to make a new directory
exp. mkdir DirectoryName
cd (change directory) allows you to change directories
exp. cd DirectoryName
cp (copy) Copies files to new files
exp. cp OldFileName NewFileName
mv (move) Moves files to new file or location
exp. mv OldFileName NewFileName
cat (concatenate) Displays file contents to the screen
exp. cat FileName
ls (list) List your files in the current directory
man (manual) Displays information on command listed after man
exp. man pwd
This will display information on pwd
help Similar to man, but works on information not given in man.
However, this command works only when you are logged onto "tiglon"
exp. help cout
Displays information on the cout function used in C++
date Displays the current date
finger Displays information on specific user
exp. finger UserName
Will display when UsreName was last on, if they have mail, and
their profile.
talk Allows you to talk to a friend that is on the system.
exp. talk UserName
Displays if the user is on, if so will allow you to write back and forth in real time.