101+ Linux Commands PDF Guide

101+ Linux Commands PDF Guide

Linux’s true power lies in its command line—but memorizing every flag and syntax can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned admin, “101+ Linux Commands PDF: Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Linux” is your cheat sheet to unlock the terminal’s full potential.


Why This Guide?

This 300-page PDF isn’t just a list—it’s a structured roadmap to Linux mastery:

  • Beginner-Friendly: Starts with basics like cd, ls, and pwd.
  • Advanced Ready: Covers awk, sed, cron, and kernel tuning.
  • Offline Access: Learn on planes, trains, or during late-night coding sessions.

Table of Contents

Main Sections

  • 101 Linux commands Open-source eBook
  • Hacktoberfest
  • About me
  • Ebook PDF Generation Tool
  • Book Cover
  • License

Commands and Sub-sections

  • The ls command
  • The cd command
  • The cat command
  • The tac command
  • The head command
  • The tail command
  • The pwd command
  • The touch Command
  • The cal Command
  • The bc command
  • The df command
  • The help command
  • The factor command
  • The uname command
  • The mkdir command
  • The gzip command
  • Usage
  • Compress a file
  • Decompress a file
  • Compress multiple files:
  • Decompress multiple files:
  • Compress a directory:
  • Decompress a directory:
  • Verbose (detailed) output while compressing
  • The whatis command
  • The who command
  • The free command
  • Show memory usage
  • Show memory usage in human-readable form
  • The top/htop command
  • Comparison between top and htop:
  • Additional Flags and their Functionalities:
  • The sl command
  • The echo command
  • The finger command
  • The groups command
  • The man command
  • The passwd command
  • The syntax of the passwd command is :
  • options
  • The w command
  • The whoami command
  • The history command
  • The login Command
  • Flags and their functionalities
  • Iscpu command
  • The cp command
  • The mv command
  • The ps command
  • The kill command
  • The killall command
  • The env command
  • Full List of Options
  • The printenv command
  • The hostname command
  • The nano command
  • The rm command
  • The ifconfig command
  • The ip command
  • The clear command
  • After executing clear command:
  • The su command
  • The syntax of the su command is :
  • The wget command
  • More options
  • The curl command
  • The syntax of the curl command is :
  • The yes command
  • The last command
  • The locate command
  • The iostat command
  • The sudo command
  • The apt command
  • The yum command
  • The zip command
  • The unzip command

What’s Inside?

12 Critical Sections for Every Linux User:

🔹 File & Directory Mastery

  • Create, delete, rename: touch, rm, mv.
  • Permissions: chmod, chown, umask.

🔹 Process Control

  • Monitor with htop, ps, kill.
  • Prioritize tasks: nice, renice.

🔹 Networking Essentials

  • Troubleshoot with curl, ping, traceroute.
  • Secure connections: ssh, scp, iptables.

🔹 User & Group Management

  • Add users: useradd, passwd.
  • Group roles: usermod, gpasswd.

🔹 Package Management

  • APT/YUM/DNF: Install, update, purge.
  • Python tools: pip basics.

🔹 Shell Scripting

  • Automate tasks with loops, conditionals, and variables.

🔹 System Monitoring

  • Disk usage: df, du.
  • Performance: vmstat, iostat, dmesg.

PLUS: Text processing (grep, awk), archives (tar, gzip), and Git basics!


Sample Command Deep Dive

Command: rsync -avz --progress /source /destination

  • What it does: Sync files with compression and progress tracking.
  • Pro Tip: Use --delete to mirror directories (caution!).

Why You’ll Love This Guide

Hands-On Examples: Every command includes real-world use cases.
Syntax Simplified: Break down complex flags (e.g., tar -xvzf).
Time-Saver: Skip Stack Overflow—find answers in seconds.
Career Boost: Impress interviewers with CLI fluency.


Free Download

Prepared by: Waleed Mousa
Format: 300-page PDF (Print-friendly & hyperlinked for digital use).

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