Linux software
Linux software typically found on other Linux installations than XO Laptops.
Basic commands
- cd : change directory (e.g. cd {path to directory}
- pwd : print working directory (tells you what your current directory is)
- 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)
- 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.
- cp : copy (e.g. cp {path to file} {path to destination})
- rm : remove (e.g. rm {path to file})
- 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)
- umount : unmount a usb device
- unzip : will unzip a file (use with .xo)
- -r : recursive (makes some commands recursive, e.g. cp -r will copy the entire directory)
Advanced commands
- wget : get file from web (e.g. wget {url_to_file}
- rsync : Advanced remote copy/mirror/update files/directory function
Expert commands
- ifconfig :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
- ifconfig : reports your IP address
- iwconfig : reports wireless network info
- halt -p : shutdown
Popular packaged software
Popular addon/plugin software
- Flash player : Able to show shockwave or flash webpages.
