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Running Commands

 
  • Commands have the following syntax:

    • command [options] [arguments]
  • Each item is separated by a space

  • Options modify the command's behavior

    • word options usually preceded by “--”
    • single-letter options usually preceded by “-”
      • Can be passed as “-a -b -c” or “-abc”
  • Arguments are filenames or other data needed by the command