Getting Started with Linux CLI: Must-Know Commands | Linux Basics

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In this video, we cover the most essential Linux terminal commands every beginner should know. From navigating the file system to managing files, processes and permissions directly from the command line. You'll learn how commands like ls, cd, chmod, grep and sudo work, with clear examples and visual explanations that make them easy to understand and remember. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your terminal skills, this video gives you a solid foundation in the Linux command line. We also explain important options, shortcuts and tips that apply across nearly all Linux distributions. By the end, you'll be more confident using the terminal and ready to explore more advanced tools on your own. No matter which distro you're using — Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora or others — these commands are universal, practical and essential for mastering Linux. 📌 Chapters Covered: - Introduction to the Linux Terminal - Viewing & Navigating Directories (pwd, ls, cd) - Creating Files & Folders (touch, mkdir) - Editing Files in the Terminal (nano, vim) - Viewing File Contents (cat, less, head, tail) - Managing Files & Folders (cp, mv, rm, rmdir) - Permissions & Ownership (chmod, chown, sudo) - Searching & Filtering (find, locate, grep) - Getting System Info (whoami, uname, uptime, df, du, top, ps) - Package Management and Help (apt, man, --help) - Shortcuts & Productivity (alias, history, clear) - Downloading & Archiving (wget, tar) Link to our video on Linux File System: https://youtu.be/ISJ44S5sZu8 🎓 Join our growing community of tech enthusiasts and start learning today! ▶️ Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteboardDoodles24 📌 Follow us for updates: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteboardDoodles24/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiteboarddoodles24/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Understanding the Terminal 01:14 - pwd 01:38 - ls 03:06 - cd 03:58 - clear 04:20 - history 04:55 - touch 05:28 - mkdir 06:06 - nano 06:42 - vim 07:23 - cat, less, head & tail 08:16 - echo & whoami 08:50 - uname & uptime 09:24 - cp 10:08 - mv 10:45 - rm & rmdir 11:37 - sudo 12:14 - chmod & chown 13:14 - find 14:22 - locate 15:32 - grep 16:27 - df –h & du –sh 17:11 - top 17:41 - ps aux 18:17 - sudo apt 18:57 - man & ––help 19:33 - alias 20:24 - wget 21:01 - tar 21:44 - Conclusions 22:13 - Outro #linux #linuxbasics #whiteboarddoodles