Thursday, March 6, 2008

So, You Want to Know DOS Functions, Yes?

No, you don't. But I have to actually list some DOS commands for you. Really, enjoy them! For fun, I'm going to include their Linux counterparts if I remember them offhand.


The DOS CommandWhy are you doing this again?The Corresponding Linux Command

DIRBecause the concept of navigating actual representations of folders scare you.ls

TREEThe scrolling of all the folders on your hard drive looks prettyls -R

CDYou've had enough of typing "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents\Shared Pictures\"cd

MKDIR (or MD)Because if you see one more defaultly-named "New Folder", you're gonna screammkdir

RMDIR (or RD)Because the concept of not being able to delete a folder until it is COMPLETELY EMPTY appeals to yourmdir

DELSometimes, it for some reason works in deleting those more stubborn files. Also, you hate the recycle bin with a burning fiery passionrm -iv

COPYYou keep forgetting about CTRL+C and CTRL+Vcp -piv

XCOPYDoing a COPY command 16,000 times over isn't your ideal way to spend a sundaycp -R

RENAME (or MOVE)You need your F2-ing and your CTRL+X/CTRL+V consolidated to a singule actionmv -iv

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