Unix Commands Supplemental and Summary
Accessing NFS
Windows
PuTTY
- Type the following for Host-name:
remote.eos.ncsu.edu
- Click “Linux”
- Click “Save”
- Click “Open”
- Login using your Unity ID – Hit “Enter”
- Type your password
- ***Note: it will look like you are not typing, but this is just a security feature
- Hit “Enter”
Mac/Linux Finder
Terminal
- Type the following:
ssh unityid@remote.eos.ncsu.edu
Make sure you use your Unity ID
- Type your password
- ***Note: it will look like you are not typing, but this is just a security feature
- Hit “Enter”
Helpful Shortcuts in the Terminal
Up and Down arrows
Used to scroll through commands
Tab completion
Used for long file names
Chaining ;
Used for combining multiple commands
Example:
cd ~/ ; pwd ; ls
- The
clear
command. type in the word clear and watch the screen adjust up so that you have a clean screen!
Smartphone Analogy
Voice Commands: Call my Dad’s Cell phone (Smartphone Analogy)
- Go to voice commands
- Find and use the right command
- Ex: Call
- Ex: Text (send a message?)
- Find the right person
- Ex: Dad
- Are there options?
- Ex: which number: cell (not required , used to provide extra information)
- Putting it all together: Call Dad’s Cell
Terminal Commands:
List the contents of ~/ with details
- Connect to terminal
- Find and use the right
command:
- Ex: ls (list contents)
- Ex: script (create a log file)
- Find the right path
- Ex: ~/
- Are there options? • Ex: want details: -l
(not required, used to provide
extra information) - Putting it all together: ls -l ~/
Standard Syntax
Standard command line format:
eos$ command –options argument_1 argument_2
where…
eos$
is the prompt and is simply the marker for which system you are logged into. This is not part of the command line.command
is the command you wish to use–options
are used to modify the behavior of the commandargument_1
andargument_2
are the parameters of the command
VERY IMPORTANT…
eos$
is NEVER part of the syntax of a command… it is just a marker for the command prompt, so that you know where to input the command.
On some machines… it might even say something_else%, so do not be alarmed if you don’t have eos$
.
HOWEVER… when asked a question about the syntax of a command, or when asked to write what you typed in the terminal window, eos$ should NEVER be part of the answer and you will receive a deduction for each instance.
Print working directory: pwd
Command: pwd
Syntax:
eos$ pwd
- Used for determining the user’s current location in the file tree
Should you expect output? Yes
What is the output? the absolute pathname of the user’s current directory
Log File: script
Command: script
Syntax:
eos$ script -options logfilename.txt
- Options:
- -a : append. Allows you to append a log file
- -f : flushed. Writes to the file in real time. You should always use this option in E 115
- Note: To end a log file, you must type “exit”.
- The log file will create wherever you were when you executed the command.
Should you expect output? Yes
What is the output? Will tell you the file has started. Upon exit, will tell you the file is finished.
WHEN YOU ARE DONE: EXIT your log file and then always type logout to end your terminal session.
List the contents of a directory: ls
Command: ls
Syntax:
eos$ ls -options location/directory
- Used to list the contents of a specific directory
- Options:
- -a : all. shows all files, including hidden ones
- -l : long. shows files in long format plus details
- Options can be used in any order or used independently of each other
Should you expect output? Yes
What is the output? the contents of the directory specified, OR of the current directory if nothing is specified
I want to list the contents of my HOME directory using a relative path name…
I am in my home directory, ~/
I am elsewhere in the file tree
ls
orls -a
(only if asked for all files)
orls -l
(only if asked for info on files)
orls -al
orls -la
(only if asked for all files with details)ls ~/
orls -a ~/
orls -l ~/
orls -al ~/
orls -la ~/
Make Directory: mkdir
Command: mkdir
Syntax:
eos$ mkdir location/directory
- Used to create a new directory
- Options:
- -p : creates every directory in the pathname, assuming it doesn’t already exist
- If you are in the location, you can ignore that part of the syntax
- The terminal window is very literal, so make sure you either specify an exact location or be in that location.
Should you expect output? No
Advice: use pwd
or ls with or after using cd to ensure you’ve done it right.
I want to create a directory named MyE115 in my home directory…
I am in ~/
I am elsewhere in the file tree
mkdir MyE115
the terminal is CASE SENSITIVE
do an ls after to ensure proper creationmkdir ~/MyE115
the terminal is CASE SENSITIVE and there is NO SPACE between the ~/ and the name of the directory
do an ls ~/ after to ensure proper creation
Change directory: cd
Command: cd
Syntax:
eos$ cd newdirectory
- Used to change your current location
Should you expect output? No
Advice: use pwd or ls with or after using cd to ensure you’ve done it right.
Copy files: cp
Command: cp
Syntax:
eos$ cp location/file.ext newlocation
- Used to copy a file from one location to another
- Also used to rename files and keeps the original
Should you expect output? No
Advice: use ls with or after using cd to ensure you’ve done it right.
I want to copy a file named example.txt from my HOME directory to my ~/MyE115 directory…
I am in ~/
I am elsewhere in the file tree
cp example.txt MyE115
orcp example.txt MyE115/newName.txt
do an ls after to ensure proper copyingcp ~/example.txt ~/MyE115
orcp ~/example.txt ~/MyE115/newName.txt
do an ls after to ensure proper copying
Move files: mv
Command: mv
Syntax:
eos$ mv location/file.ext newlocation/newName.ext
- Used to move a file from one location to another
- Also used to rename files and deletes the original
Should you expect output? No
Advice: use ls with or after using cd to ensure you’ve done it right.
Cannot be used within the E 115 course locker
Students lack the permission (will talk more in depth about permissions next lecture)
I want to move a file named example.txt from my HOME directory to my ~/MyE115 directory…
I am in ~/
I am elsewhere in the file tree
mv example.txt MyE115/newName.txt
do an ls after to ensure proper movingmv ~/example.txt ~/MyE115/newName.txt
do an ls after to ensure proper moving
Remove files or folders: rm
Command: rm
Syntax:
eos$ rm -options location/file.ext
- Used to delete files or folders from the system
- Options:
- -r : recursive. Required for deleting directories
- -f : forced. deletes without asking permission
Should you expect output? Only if you don’t use -f
What is the output? asks if you want to remove the file or folder in question
Removing files and folders: an example
I am in ~/ and so is file.txt and folder
Files
- rm file.txt
or
rm -f file.txt
Folders
- rm -rf folder
*be careful when using -f!!
I am elsewhere in the file tree and file.txt and folder are in ~/
Files
rm ~/file.txt
orrm -f ~/file.txt
Folders
rm -rf ~/folder
*be careful when using -f!!
Manual pages: man
Command: man
Syntax:
eos$ man command
- To scroll, use the arrow keys. To exit, press q
- Used for learning more information on given command
Should you expect output? Yes
What is the output? The contents of the manual page for the question