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Old 01-26-2011, 09:45 PM   #1
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what is the difference between ls -l and ls -al
 
Old 01-26-2011, 09:48 PM   #2
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ls -al will also show you the hidden files. Try
Code:
man ls
for more information, it is all explained there. If you need more information about other commands you should try
Code:
man man
to find out how to get the information.
 
Old 01-27-2011, 01:49 AM   #3
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what is the difference between ls -l and ls -al
-a option will show you all files with -l option with the hidden files(those start with a . at the beginning)


get quick help:

Quote:
ls --help
 
Old 01-27-2011, 07:25 AM   #4
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Hi,

Welcome to LQ!

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what is the difference between ls -l and ls -al
Other members have provided you with good answers.
Here are links to aid you to gaining some understanding. Sure some may seem beyond a newbie skill level but you must start somewhere;



Linux Documentation Project
Rute Tutorial & Exposition
Linux Command Guide
Utimate Linux Newbie Guide
LinuxSelfHelp
Bash Beginners Guide
Bash Reference Manual
Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide
Linux Home Networking



The above links and others can be found at 'Slackware-Links'. More than just SlackwareŽ links!
 
Old 01-27-2011, 07:27 AM   #5
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