Run ls -l /home/learner.
ls -l /home/learner
Mission 31
Option patterns
Compare short flags and long listings in a safe directory.
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learner@clairos:/home/learner $
Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
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Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.
Run ls -la /etc.
ls -la /etc
Run man ls.
man ls
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What to notice while you play.
See how options alter output before using them in bigger commands.
Compare ls, ls -l, and ls -la.
Reading options carefully prevents wrong assumptions about hidden files or metadata.
- Treating all flags as universal.
- Forgetting that hidden files need -a.
Reference
Commands in this lesson.
ls [-la] [path]
List lab files and folders.
man <command>
Read a short educational manual page.
lsof
Show simulated files and sockets opened by services.