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Find Command Location

linux

Locate a command

Locate Files

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Find files by name using database

Build Command Lines

linux

Build and execute command lines from standard input

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Locate Binary and Manual

Locate binary, source, and manual page files

command
binary
manual

Command

whereis

Explanation

whereis locates the binary, source, and manual page files for a command.

Examples

Find ls binary and manual

whereis ls

Find binary only

whereis -b python

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List Directory Contents

linux

List files and directories

Copy Files

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Copy files and directories

Move/Rename Files

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Move or rename files and directories