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<code>ls</code> is the basic "show 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]].
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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]], [[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 20:55, 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.