Difference between revisions of "Ls"
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| − | <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]], [[ | + | <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]], named pipes ([[FIFO]]), [[socket]]s, [[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 00:30, 25 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, named pipes (FIFO), 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.
ls -lart
is a popular usage with arguments. A long listing which shows .files, reversed by time. You can alternatively shell:alias this if you use it a lot.
