About filenames
Filenames can contain just about anything
• Except/
• Hidden files start with a dot
Case sensitivity
• “hello” vs “Hello”
• Linux filenames are case sensitive
• Mac OS filenames are not
• But these are defaults: it depends on file system
Bash keeps a history of your commands No need to re-enter long commands up and down arrow keys •...
Safety first: the -i switch • Prompt before overwriting or deleting files • Use the-i switch • “cp-i” and...
Options An argument that starts with a dash is called an option Is -a list all files (including hidden)...
Listing text files cat • Best for small files-no paging • May mess up your terminal • Use “reset”...
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