I’ve Been Using These 8 Core Linux Commands Wrong for Years
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A seasoned Linux user discusses eight common command-line mistakes and provides efficient alternatives. Highlights include using `ls -A` to hide certain directory shortcuts, performing recursive greps with `grep -r`, creating nested directories with `mkdir -p`, and switching between directories with `cd -`. Additional tips
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1 Remove Hidden Shortcuts From File Listings2 Grep Recursively Without a Pipe3 Make Deep Directories With One Command4 Switch Between Two Directories Instantly5 Copy Directories With Maximum Fidelity6 Extract tar.gz Files With a Single Command7 Use cat to Inspect Files Quickly8 Get Concise Disk Usage17 Comments
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