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Terminology

Directory = A folder Working Directory = The folder you are currently working in.

Cheat Sheet

Command Use Description
pwd print working directory Show the path to the current working directory
ls list List contents of a directory
cd change directory Change the current working directory
mkdir make directory Create a new directory
rm remove delete a set of files and/or directories
Ctrl-C Stop currently running program from running
emacs open emacs Open GNU Emacs, a linux text editor
source execute Execute a program using Bash

Additionally note that, once you have copied something into the linux clipboard, you can paste it by clicking in the mouse wheel.