5 Misunderstood Linux Commands: Explained
In this video, Dr. Johns explains five commonly misunderstood Linux commands: chmod, kill, dd, find, and tar. Learn the nuances of setting file permissions with chmod, the difference between kill and killall, the powerful yet risky dd command, the multiple uses of find beyond just searching, and the true purpose of tar as an archiving tool with optional compression. This tutorial aims to clear up any confusion surrounding these commands and equip you with the knowledge to use them effectively.
00:00 Introduction: Misunderstood Linux Commands
00:04 Understanding chmod: File Permissions
02:04 Kill vs Killall: Process Management
03:15 DD Command: The Disk Destroyer
04:22 Find Command: Beyond Searching
06:07 Tar Command: More Than Compression
07:10 Conclusion and Viewer Interaction
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