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<code>ls</code> is the basic " | <code>ls</code> is the basic "LiSt me the contents" command used in a unix [[shell]]. It operates on the current directory by default, and displays a list of all [[files]], [[directories]], [[pipes]], [[sockets]], [[symlinks]], and [[devices]]. | ||
There are many, many options to <code>ls</code>, and they can vary greatly from system to system. Check the local [[man]] pages for details. | There are many, many options to <code>ls</code>, and they can vary greatly from system to system. Check the local [[man]] pages for details. |
Revision as of 19:55, 24 October 2005
ls
is the basic "LiSt me the contents" command used in a unix shell. It operates on the current directory by default, and displays a list of all files, directories, pipes, sockets, symlinks, and devices.
There are many, many options to ls
, and they can vary greatly from system to system. Check the local man pages for details.