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🐧 Linux Command References
Part of the IT-Manual CLI cheatsheets and distribution guides for technician reference.
📖 Overview
This directory serves as a quick lookup for Linux command-line syntax. It is specifically divided between the two major package management families most likely to be encountered in the field: Debian-based (Ubuntu, Mint, Kali) and Arch-based (Manjaro, SteamOS).
📂 Contents
⌨️ Command Cheatsheets
Syntax guides for package management and system control.
- Debian Linux Commands
Reference for
apt/apt-getsystems. Covers Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Pop!_OS, and Kali Linux. - Arch Linux Commands
Reference for
pacman/yaysystems. Critical for working on Steam Decks, Manjaro laptops, or custom Arch installs.
📋 General Reference
Distro identification and hierarchies.
- Linux OS List A catalog of common distributions, their upstream bases, and their primary use cases (e.g., General Desktop vs. Penetration Testing vs. Server).
[Image of Linux distribution family tree simplified]
⚡ Quick Config: Package Managers
The most common commands needed when hopping between distributions.
| Action | Debian / Ubuntu (apt) |
Arch / Manjaro (pacman) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Repos | sudo apt update |
sudo pacman -Sy |
| Upgrade System | sudo apt upgrade |
sudo pacman -Syu |
| Install Package | sudo apt install <name> |
sudo pacman -S <name> |
| Remove Package | sudo apt remove <name> |
sudo pacman -Rs <name> |
| Search | apt search <term> |
pacman -Ss <term> |
| Clean Cache | sudo apt autoremove |
sudo pacman -Sc |
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