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ls
ls [option(s)] [name(s)]

This gives you a listing of the files and subdirectories (denoted with a slash) in
your working directory. Adding a directory name after the options gives you the
list of files within the named directory.

Options

-a shows all the files within the directory, including normally hidden files.

-c lists files by creation/modification time.

-l displays long format listing (includes permissions, owner, size, modification
time, etc.)

-p marks directories by adding a slash at the end of the name

-x displays the list in rows going across the screen.

Example

A simple listing of names in the current directory:

% ls

work

pers

ch01

ch02

ch03

List directory contents across the screen with directories indicated with a slash (/):

% ls -px

work/ pers/ ch01 ch02 ch03

mkdir
mkdir [dirname]

This command creates a new directory in the working directory, wheredirnameis
the name of the new directory. You must have write permission in the parent
directory in order to create a directory.

% mkdir nutshell

more
more [filename(s)]

This displays the contents of a file (or files), one screenful at a time. After each
screen is displayed, press RETURN to display the next line or press the spacebar to
display the next screenful. Press?for help with additional commands. Pressqto
quit.