Starting with Linux Part-2: Command Line Fundamentals You Can't Miss - Day 3/90
Reasons for the dominance of Linux
1. 🚀 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. 💰 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. 🔐 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. 🎯 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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