| Operation | Unix Command | Dos | Mac |
|---|---|---|---|
| List Files | ls | dir | Double Click the folder |
| List Files with detailed information | ls -l | dir | Double click the folder, select View:by Name |
| copy file | cp oldfile.name newfile.name | copy | Select the file, File:Duplicate drag copy to new location |
| move or rename | mv oldfile.name newfile.name | ren | select file, click inside text label, type new file name. Drag to new location. |
| delete file | rm file.name | del | Drag file to trash |
| change directory | cd dirname or cd .. for up 1 level | cd | Double click desired folder |
| create directory | mkdir dirname | md | Choose File:New Folder |
| delete directory | rmdir dirname | rd | Drag folder to trash |
| Help - show manual | man command | ? | Balloon Help |