Basic File Commands / File Search Commands/shaare/FjAsgA
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touch one two three→ Create 3 files -
mkdir folder→ Make directory -
mv -R/cp -R→ Move or copy folder including subfolders -
find . -name "george"→ Search from current directory -
locate→ Faster, but relies on a database -
updatedb→ Update the locate database
Wildcards
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| * | Zero or more characters |
| ? | Single character |
| [] | Range of characters |
| \ | Escape character |
| ^ | Beginning of the line |
| \$ | End of the line |
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