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Commands What does it stand for? When do you use it?

cd
change directory
is used to change directories.
clear
clear
to clear the terminal screen
cp
copy is used to copy files
ls
list directory contents shows the contents of a directory
mv
move is used to move files
mkdir
make directories Create the DIRECTORY
rm
remove files or directories removes each specified file
rm -r
remove files or directories remove the contents of directories recursively
touch

change file timestamps Update the access and modification times of each
FILE to the current time.

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