Starting with Linux Part-2: Command Line Fundamentals You Can't Miss - Day 3/90

Starting with Linux Part-2: Command Line Fundamentals You Can't Miss - Day 3/90

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Reasons for the dominance of Linux

1. ๐Ÿš€ Community-Driven Innovation

Linux's openness fosters a vibrant and diverse community of developers, enthusiasts, and users. This collaborative ecosystem continually boosts the OS's functionality, security, and performance. It's a showcase of collective genius at work.

2. ๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost-Effective

One compelling reason why Linux is essential: it's budget-friendly. Linux distributions (distros) are free to download and use, making it a magnet for individuals, businesses, and organizations looking to trim their IT expenses.

3. ๐Ÿ” Rock-Solid Stability and Security

Linux boasts rock-solid stability and security. With a robust permission system and frequent updates, it offers a fortress-like computing environment. Its resilience against viruses and malware further adds to its allure.

4. ๐ŸŽฏ Adaptable and Versatile

Linux is a shape-shifter, powering everything from smartphones (hello, Android!) to web servers, supercomputers, and embedded systems. Its adaptability to diverse environments underlines its importance across various industries.

Linux Commands

vim - it's a file editor

To write press " i " and to save the content press esc+" :wq "

head - display first ten lines of a file (by default)

tail - display last ten lines of a file (by default)

history - displays all the executed commands in linux

uptime - displays since how long machine is powered on

free -m - shows the ram size of your machine

nano - another editor for Linux

ip addr show - shows the ip address of the machine

ps - list the running processes

ls -a - displays all files including hidden files

file - shows the type of the file

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