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IT 231 -- DOS and Unix Commands

DOS and Unix traditionally use the term directory for a folder.

DOS Command Unix Command Meaning
cd cd Change Directory (Folder)
cls clear Clear Screen
copy cp Copy File
del rm Delete or Remove File
dir ls List Files in a Directory
mkdir mkdir Create or Make New Directory
rename mv Rename or Move File
rmdir rmdir Delete or Remove Directory
type cat Type or Concatenate File to Screen
. . Current Directory
.. .. Parent Directory
> > Redirect Output from Screen
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