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You can run a series of Linux commands to copy multiple files to a folder or copy a single file to multiple folders, but you can save time and trouble by using xargs, loops and scripts.
The yes command provides a stream of output for you – a single “y” on every line by default – and it moves very quickly down your screen.
The Linux if command can help find types, permissions, and content of files, among many other things.
The cd command is easy to use, but adding a couple tricks to your toolbox can make moving around, finding, and remembering the locations of files and directories simpler.
The which command tells you where the command executable being asked about is stored on your system, and the whereis command shows you that information and more.
A few tips on how to make sure the DHCP infrastructure issuing IP addresses isn’t a single point of failure.
Using single and double quotes on Linux is easy if you know a few essential rules.
The watch command allows you to rerun commands in a loop until you stop it or run into a condition that stops the looping for you. It can be very useful when you're waiting for something to change before you can move on to the next task.
Figlet allows you to display messages using very large letters in a terminal window on Linux.
