Module 2~9 min
Navigating the Filesystem
Linux organizes files in a tree-like structure. This lesson covers the basic commands used to move around it.
What You'll Learn
- How the Linux filesystem is structured
- Basic navigation commands
- What the "current directory" means
A Tree of Directories
Linux organizes everything into a single tree of directories starting from the root directory, written as /. Every file and folder on the system fits somewhere within that tree.
Basic Navigation Commands
The `pwd` command shows your current location, `ls` lists the contents of a directory, and `cd` changes your current directory.
Example
Running `pwd` might show /home/user, `ls` would then list the files there, and `cd Documents` would move into a Documents subfolder.
Key Concepts
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Key Takeaways
- Linux organizes files in a single tree starting at the root directory
- `pwd` shows your current location
- `cd` and `ls` are used to move around and list directory contents
Knowledge Check
Which command changes your current directory?