Sudo Not Found Raspberry Pi Command Line: Essential Commands and Shortcuts

As a Raspberry Pi user, you will likely find yourself frequently navigating the command line. With its limited memory, it's essential to be efficient with your commands and use the right shortcuts to get the job done quickly. In this article, we'll cover some of the most common commands and shortcuts that you should know when working with the Raspberry Pi command line.

Basic Navigation

Before we dive into more advanced topics, let's start with some basic navigation commands:

* `cd sample-dirname` - Go to a specific directory

* `cd ~` - Go to your home directory

* `pwd` - Get the path of the current directory

File Management

When working with files, you may need to perform tasks such as creating new files, showing file details, and removing directories. Here are some essential commands:

* `touch sample-filename.txt` - Create a new empty file

* `file filename1 filename2` - Show details of multiple files

* `ln -s source-dirname destination-dirname` - Create a symlink

* `rm -rf sample-dirname/` - Remove a directory and all its contents

* `rmdir sample-dirname` - Remove an empty directory

Screen Management

When working on long-running tasks, you may need to start a new screen or resume a previous one. Here are some essential commands:

* `screen -s` - Start a new screen

* `screen -r` - Resume a previous screen

* `screen -r` (without any arguments) - Show the list of screens

Background Processes

To let something run in the background, even when you close your session, you can use the `screen` command.

Navigation Shortcuts

Here are some essential navigation shortcuts:

* `ctrl + a` and `ctrl + e` - Jump to left and right on the same line

* `ctrl + c` - Stop the process currently running

* `ctrl + l` or `clear` - Clear the current window

Command History

To repeat or correct previous commands, you can use the command history:

* `history` - Show the history of all entered commands

* Pressing the UP key will print the last command entered into the command prompt

Additional Tips

* Hold `option (alt)` and click a position in the current line to move your cursor to that position.

* If you're new to the command line, I recommend checking out the free ebook from the Raspberry Pi Foundation for more information.

In conclusion, these essential commands and shortcuts will help you navigate the Raspberry Pi command line with ease. Remember to use `screen` to run long-running tasks in the background and take advantage of navigation shortcuts to increase your productivity.

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