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.