I created one a while back for this purpose,

http://wiki.maemo.org/Terminal

Rich

great...please do post the link to your completed wiki.

You should also add "ls", "cd" and "mv" to the command list.

ls = view inside an directory (i.e. ls /home/user)
ls -a = view all files, even the hidden ones
ls -l = view it like a list

cd = go up and down in the file system (i.e. cd /home/user/)
cd .. = go down one step
cd ~ = go to home directory

mv = move or rename a file or directory (i.e. mv /home/file.txt /home/user/file.txt)

I think -name and glob patterns should be much easier to understand and remember for a beginner than grep and regular expressions.



True. If the point was to demonstrate grep fair enough, though I think one can come up with better examples using something other than find (eg ps, df, various /proc files etc).

I'm currently writing out the wiki umm what do you mean by going up and down the file system exactly can you spot me an example please. thanks

cd = change directory, without any argument it goes to the user's home dir, which is $HOME or ~

Well don't know how to enter a Title for my Wiki and although others can edit the body of my wiki after I just want to you know add my title although it's just going to be "X Terminal Commands for Noobs"

Guys and gals I got to go to work now so I'll finish this later but the WIKI will go up soon because it is important. Basically I want it in categorical form so it's easier to navigate other than just a plain list of commands with explanations for each.

N.B. Also each command that is added should be given a clear explanation and even examples. If you don't have the patience hand over the task to someone capable. I am capable of breaking down complicated stuff.

Thank you all again for helping with this project.

the best thing about the wiki is that you can spit the text into the page and save and let other people fill in.

but titles are made like this: