File- and Directory-Manipulation Commands
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
| cd dirname | Used to change to the directory dirname. If the path is not specified, dirname is assumed to be relative to the current path. (See Chapter 8, “Working with the Shell.”) |
| ls | Lists the contents of the current directory. Popular options include -l to list the attributes of each entry, -a to list hidden files (which begin with dots), and -F to help differentiate between certain types of files. (See Chapter 8.) |
| cp oldfile newfile | Copies oldfile to newfile. If no directory path is specified for either file, they are both assumed to be in the current directory. Common options include -R to recursively copy a directory, -p to preserve permissions and ownership information, and -i, to perform ... |
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