Linux software

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Linux software typically found on other Linux installations than XO Laptops.

cd : change directory (e.g. cd {path to directory}
cp : copy (e.g. cp {path to file} {path to destination})
ls : lists all in the directory (similar to "dir/w" on a Windows system)
ls -al : lists everything in directory, including hidden directories (similar to "dir/ah" on a Windows system)
mkdir : make a directory (e.g. mkdir {path to directory}
mount : mount a usb device (e.g. mount /media/{usb_stick_name} (usb sticks are in the /media directory)
nano : change a file (e.g. nano {path to file}) If the file is in the working directory, then you only need to type the file name.
pwd : print working directory (tells you what your current directory is)
reboot : restart the computer
rm : remove (e.g. rm {path to file})
su : switch user, command. Commonly used to go to/from 'root' and 'olpc' accounts.
sudo : Allows running of commands as 'root' from 'olpc' account.
umount : unmount a usb device
unzip : will unzip or uncompress a file or bundle of files. (use with .xo)

Note: the command-line option -r (recursive) makes some commands recursive, e.g. cp -r will copy the entire directory.

ifconfig : reports your IP address, shows network connections (enter command in root)
telinit 3 : shuts down sugar (the graphical environment), giving you a text-only Linux mode
telinit 5 : starts up sugar (the graphical environment) after having done "telinit 3" to stop it
iwconfig : reports wireless network info

firefox : Popular web browser
opera : Popular web browser
gtkpod : Software for connecting to and synchronizing with your Apple iPod.
mc : (i.e. Midnight Commander) Command line file/directory manager.
picasa : Picture organizer and uploader for Google's Piscasa online web folders.
thunar : File/directory manager
XMMS : Multi-media viewer/player.

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