The Surprising History Behind 10 Iconic Linux Commands

Описание: Discover the fascinating history behind classic Unix commands like ls, chmod, cat, touch, grep, sed, awk, kill, DD, and ping. Learn how these commands got their names and evolved from the early days of Unix to become essential tools for modern systems. Let’s connect with decades of computing history.

00:00 Introduction to Unix Command Names
00:14 The story behind ls
00:47 Understanding cat
01:16 The evolution of touch
01:45 Exploring grep
02:23 The power of sed
02:51 Origins of awk
03:36 Decoding chmod
04:22 The simplicity of the kill command
04:53 The intricacies of dd
05:26 The utility of ping
06:08 Conclusion

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