Linux is an open-source operating system that has various distributions. Such as Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora Linux distributions. You can explore the diversity and choose a distribution that aligns with your needs.
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Basic Linux command:
<ol>
<li>To create a file in Linux:
<pre><code class="lang-basic"> ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ touch file1
</code></pre>
</li>
<li>To create multiple files:
<pre><code class="lang-basic"> ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ touch file2 file3 file4 file5
</code></pre>
</li>
<li>To check whether files are created or not:
<pre><code class="lang-basic"> ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ ls
 file1 file2 file3 file4 file5
</code></pre>
</li>
<li>To create a directory in Linux:
<pre><code class="lang-basic"> ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ mkdir dir1
</code></pre>
</li>
<li>To Go inside the directory:
<pre><code class="lang-basic"> ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ cd dir1
</code></pre>
</li>
<li>To create multiple directories inside a directory:
<pre><code class="lang-basic"> ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~/dir1$ mkdir a b c d
</code></pre>
</li>
<li>TO copy files from source to destination(to directory): The file cannot be copied into another file it can be copied to a directory only. But a directory can be copied to another directory.
<pre><code class="lang-basic"> ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ cp file1 dir2
 ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ cp -r dir1 dir2
</code></pre>
 This blog was about Introduction to Linux and some Basic Linux commands. Learning the basics can greatly enhance your ability to work effectively in a Linux environment.
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</ol>

Linux is an open-source operating system that has various distributions. Such as Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora Linux distributions. You can explore the diversity and choose a distribution that aligns with your needs.

![](https://e0.pxfuel.com/wallpapers/876/889/desktop-wallpaper-linux-tux-penguins-high-quality-high-definition.jpg align="left")

**Basic Linux command:**

1. To create a file in Linux:
    
    ```basic
    ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ touch file1
    ```
    
2. To create multiple files:
    
    ```basic
    ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ touch file2 file3 file4 file5
    ```
    
3. To check whether files are created or not:
    
    ```basic
    ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ ls
    file1  file2  file3  file4  file5
    ```
    
4. To create a directory in Linux:
    
    ```basic
    ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ mkdir dir1
    ```
    
5. To Go inside the directory:
    
    ```basic
    ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ cd dir1
    ```
    
6. To create multiple directories inside a directory:
    
    ```basic
    ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~/dir1$ mkdir a b c d
    ```
    
7. TO copy files from source to destination(to directory): The file cannot be copied into another file it can be copied to a directory only. But a directory can be copied to another directory.
    
    ```basic
    ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ cp file1 dir2
    ubuntu@ip-172-31-44-248:~$ cp -r dir1 dir2
    ```
    
    This blog was about Introduction to Linux and some Basic Linux commands. Learning the basics can greatly enhance your ability to work effectively in a Linux environment.