General

Use Basic UNIX Commands

NOTE: This document refers to software or hardware that is not currently supported by the University of Wyoming Information Technology Client Support Services. Although the information is believed to be correct, be aware that since no support is available, this information may be out-of-date or possibly no longer valid.

To change your current login password, enter	passwd
To list files/directories in a directory, enter	ls -al
To create a directory, enter	*mkdir <directory name>*
To delete an empty directory, enter	*rmdir <directory name>*
To delete a file, enter	*rm <filename>*
To delete a directory, ALL subdirectories and files within those subdirectories (CAUTION), enter	*rm -r <directory name>*
To move to a directory, enter	*cd <directory name>*
To move up one directory level, enter	cd ..
To Start up the tpu editor, enter	*tpu <filename>*
To save the edited file and exit the editor, enter (i.e. hold Ctrl key while pressing the D key or press the PF4 (the DOS key) and enter exit)	<Ctrl-D>
To exit the editor without saving the file, enter	PF4 quit
To display the contents of a file, page by page, enter	*more <filename>*
To display the contents of a file at one time, enter	*cat <filename>*
Interrupt: to cause the current program to terminate execution	<Ctrl>-C
Suspend: to cause the current program to be stopped	<Ctrl>-Z

Reviewed: 0706 By: CD

Additional help with the installation and configuration of
UW-supported software is available:
Faculty/Staff
Contact your IT user consultant
(www.uwyo.edu/infotech/services/helpdesk/uc/)
Contact the IT Help Desk at 766-HELP (4357), option 1
Email UserHelp@uwyo.edu
Students
Email ASU-IT@uwyo.edu
Contact the IT Help Desk at 766-HELP (4357), option 1
Come to the student computer lab in the lobby of the
Information Technology Center.

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