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AIX Version 4.3 System User's Guide: Operating System and Devices

Command Summary for File Systems and Directories

File Systems

df
                          Reports information about space on file systems.

Directory Abbreviations

. The current working directory.
.. The directory above the current working directory (the parent directory).
~ Your home directory (this is not true for the Bourne shell).
$HOME Your home directory (this is true for all shells).

Directory Handling Procedures

cd
                          Changes the current directory.
cp
                          Copies files or directories.
dircmp
                          Compares two directories and the contents of their common files.
li
                          Lists the contents of a directory.
ls
                          Displays the contents of a directory.
mkdir
                          Creates one or more new directories.
mvdir
                          Moves (renames) a directory.
pwd
                          Displays the path name of the working directory.
rmdir
                          Removes a directory.

Related Information

Commands Overview

Processes Overview

Input and Output Redirection Overview

File Systems Overview

Directory Overview

Files Overview

Linking Files and Directories

Backup Files and Storage Media

File and System Security


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