The single most useful Linux command is ...

[Qqmike]

Re: The single most useful Linux command is ...

Not surprising that
man man
fits the bill. It's essentially tautological.

Apart from that one, reading the topic title, the first command that popped into my head as being the most useful is
cd

You gotta get/be where you need to be to do anything (unless always using absolute paths).




(There are many compilations on the Internet of 'most dangerous Linux commands'.)

[jeremy1701]

Re: The single most useful Linux command is ...

Beside basic functionality commands like cd and ls, I'd say one of the commands I use the most is probably

ps aux | grep [insert name of running process]

[lcorken]

Re: The single most useful Linux command is ...

Thanks guys. Learning or relearning some good stuff.

Tab key for command completion would have come in handy the first time I tried to use "apropos". Took me a while to figure out how to spell it.

Ken

[Qqmike]

Re: The single most useful Linux command is ...

I just now noticed this is under "Help the New Guy."
In that case, a little plug should do no harm ...
Commands at Konsole: Beginners: 3 parts
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3117209.0

[perspectoff]

Re: The single most useful Linux command is ...

Here's several other malicious commands and techniques that new users should watch out for and avoid if they see them posted in forums as "humor" or malicious advice:

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Malicious_Linux_Commands