Title: Linux from bootable USB, command syntax for locating all drives including USB Post by: Coincrazy on April 16, 2013, 05:37:35 PM Hi
I've finally downloaded Linux Installed on USB I can boot from USB However i haven't figure out how to read the USB ...like a drive ...how to move stuff from HDD to USB , etc etc Ie I can't get the command similar to dos. " ... dir d:\ .. ". ( withou the dots or quotes !! ) Any help would be appreciated How does one start the command prompt on Linux ? How does one get a help with all commands on Linux ? TIA Ps : Linux distros with GUI are super !! Title: Re: Linux from bootable USB, command syntax for locating all drives including USB Post by: goodney on April 16, 2013, 06:08:49 PM Ummmm.... maybe wrong forum? Try a linux site?
If you've got a GUI though, just poke around. You'll figure it out. Title: Re: Linux from bootable USB, command syntax for locating all drives including USB Post by: phillyj on April 16, 2013, 06:17:21 PM Which linux distro do you have running?
You should be able to open the terminal using CTRL+ALT+t or CTRL+ALT+F1. basic commands: cd [some place] = go to for example, Go back to the topmost location by typing cd ~ In Ubuntu linux, you can find the usb drive by typing cd ../../ and then hitting TAB to give a list to show where you can go next. I think USB would be in a place called /media You're going to have to read up on this but it's more simpler than DOS. That's what I think. Title: Re: Linux from bootable USB, command syntax for locating all drives including USB Post by: Coincrazy on April 16, 2013, 07:37:44 PM Which linux distro do you have running? You should be able to open the terminal using CTRL+ALT+t or CTRL+ALT+F1. basic commands: cd [some place] = go to for example, Go back to the topmost location by typing cd ~ In Ubuntu linux, you can find the usb drive by typing cd ../../ and then hitting TAB to give a list to show where you can go next. I think USB would be in a place called /media You're going to have to read up on this but it's more simpler than DOS. That's what I think. Terrific ....thanks Opened the command line Typed help to check list of commands Still can't list all drives !! Ay further help or URL would be appreciated I too am searching google as we chat ...correspond here Edit : -------------- ok $ slusb gives me all devices connected But again I haven't yet figured out how to read the directory structure on USB , how to install something on USB , does tha USB drive have a drive letter as in dos etc Etc Yes ..I agree I need to read more Title: Re: Linux from bootable USB, command syntax for locating all drives including USB Post by: phillyj on April 16, 2013, 11:48:44 PM alright, I'll try but its hard to explain. I'm a graphical person so words are hard to come by.
If you use the list command, "ls", you can see the directories and other files on your current location. If you want more help, type in "man ls". I assume your distro has man pages installed but maybe not. If not just google, "man ls". I like to use "ls -hilt" which will list in an easy to read format So now you know what is at your current location. So type "cd [some location]" to go to [some location]. Now I think you want to find out where your USB drive is. Well, I suggest typing "ls ../../" and DON'T hit Enter. Hit the TAB and you should see the structure of the directory above your home directory. Does this make sense? OK, now complete "ls ../../" with a directory you would like to search. The "../../" means one-up. Hmm, I found a website that might better explain: http://arachnoid.com/linux/shell_programming.html I think it would be useful for me too. Linux is best! Title: Re: Linux from bootable USB, command syntax for locating all drives including USB Post by: Coincrazy on April 17, 2013, 02:15:09 AM alright, I'll try but its hard to explain. I'm a graphical person so words are hard to come by. If you use the list command, "ls", you can see the directories and other files on your current location. If you want more help, type in "man ls". I assume your distro has man pages installed but maybe not. If not just google, "man ls". I like to use "ls -hilt" which will list in an easy to read format So now you know what is at your current location. So type "cd [some location]" to go to [some location]. Now I think you want to find out where your USB drive is. Well, I suggest typing "ls ../../" and DON'T hit Enter. Hit the TAB and you should see the structure of the directory above your home directory. Does this make sense? OK, now complete "ls ../../" with a directory you would like to search. The "../../" means one-up. Hmm, I found a website that might better explain: http://arachnoid.com/linux/shell_programming.html I think it would be useful for me too. Linux is best! Thanks !! Super help link this arachnoid page ! |