How to Explore Your Linux Filesystem with eza - A "Modern" ls

Learn Linux TV β€’ August 5, 2025
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Say goodbye to boring directory listings! In this video, Jay introduces you to eza – the powerful and modern alternative to the classic ls command. Learn how eza improves readability, adds color, shows icons, and even displays Git status β€” all right from your terminal. *πŸ“„ Check out this awesome Linux commands cheatsheet!* Support Learn Linux TV and grab yourself this super-handy cheatsheet, featuring all the important Linux commands and their most useful options. Grab yours here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-commands *❀️ Consider becoming a Channel Member* Support Linux Learning and gain acess to exclusive perks, such as ad-free content and early access to select videos. Your support really helps!!! Join here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member *πŸ›οΈ Support The Channel and Get Awesome Linux Swag!* Head on over to the Learn Linux TV Merch Shop and check out some great Linux-themed gear, including (but not limited to) T-shirts, drinkware, buttons, stickers and more! β€’ "apt install coffee" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/apt-install-coffee β€’ "sudo" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/sudo-shirt β€’ Linux Commands Cheat Sheet ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-commands β€’ "May Spontaneously Talk About Linux" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/talk-about-linux-shirt β€’ "Dark Side of the Terminal" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/dark-side-shirt β€’ Lots more ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv _Use coupon code "LINUXFAN" to get 10% off your entire order ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv_ *🐧 Other Ways to Support Learn Linux TV* β€’ Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron β€’ Spin up your very own Linux server ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean β€’ Linux swag ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv β€’ Check out Netdata ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata β€’ Jay's Gear ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon _Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links_ *πŸ• Time Codes* 00:00 – Introduction to the eza Command 00:54 – What is eza and Why Use It? 02:01 – How to Install eza on Linux 04:06 – Basic eza Command Usage Explained 06:51 – Sort Files by Size with eza 07:48 – How to Support Learn Linux TV 08:21 – Group Directories First in eza Output 09:09 – Enable Tree View with eza 09:59 – Show Only Files or Folders with eza 10:55 – View Git Status with eza in Repositories *πŸŽ“ Full Linux Courses* β€’ Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc β€’ tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux β€’ vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim β€’ Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash β€’ Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve β€’ Ansible (Paid) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible β€’ LPI Linux Essentials (Paid) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *πŸŽ“ More About Learn Linux TV* β€’ Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv β€’ Community Forums ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv β€’ Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV β€’ Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics β€’ Request Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance ⚠️ Use Content Responsibly Learn Linux TV shares technical content intended to teach and help you, but it comes with no warranty. The channel is not liable for any damages from its use. Always ensure you have proper permissions, follow company policies, and comply with all applicable laws while working with infrastructure. #Linux #LinuxCommands #LearnLinux #LinuxTutorial #LinuxForBeginners #CommandLine #Terminal #eza #LinuxTips

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