Ten essential Linux commands for file management

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Here are ten essential Linux commands for managing files and directories: 1. **pwd**: Displays the current working directory's full path. 2. **cd**: Changes the current directory. Use it with a path to navigate. 3. **ls**: Lists files in a directory. Options like -l and -F provide more details. 4. **touch**: Updates file timestamps or creates empty files. 5. **mkdir**: Creates new directories. Use -p to create nested directories. 6. **cp**: Copies files. Specify the source and destination paths. 7. **rm/rmdir**: Removes files or directories. Use -f to force deletion. 8. **mv**: Moves or renames files and directories. 9. **chmod**: Changes file permissions for users. 10. **ln**: Creates links to files. Use -s for symbolic links.


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