Here Are Some Useful Ubuntu Commands You Must Know



Hello friendsCanonical's Debian-based OS, Ubuntu needs no introduction. The open source OS enjoys a significant fan following courtesy its impressive interface and ease of use plus the terrific functionality. The very recent release, Ubuntu 14.04 LTS is an instant crowd puller for the sheer fact that it's simply mind blowing. 


1.sudo: Runs command as root

2.sudo su: Opens root shell

3.sudo su user: Opens shell as user

4.passwd: Changes password

5.ifconfig: Displays information network

6.iwconfig: Displays information from wireless

7.sudo iwlist scan: Scans wireless networks

8.(file) /etc/network/interfaces: Allows manual configuration

9.ifup interface: Enables online interface

10.ifdown interface: Disables interface

11./etc/init.d/service start: Starts service (SysV)

12./etc/init.d/service stop: Stops service (SysV)

13.ufw enable: Enables firewall

14.ufw default allow: Enables all connections by default

15.lsb_release -a: Gets the version of Ubuntu