Kali Linux and Linux Essentials Cheat Sheet
Windows vs Linux Command Equivalents
| Windows Command | Linux Equivalent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| dir | ls -la | List directory contents with sizes and dates |
| ipconfig | ifconfig or ip | Show network interfaces and addresses |
| ipconfig /release | dhclient -r | Release the DHCP IP address |
| ipconfig /renew | dhclient | Request a new IP from the DHCP server |
| tasklist | ps | List running processes |
| type | cat | Show the contents of a file |
| del | rm | Delete a file |
| rename | mv | Rename a file |
Bash Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key Combination | Description |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + L | Clear the screen |
| Ctrl + C | Kill the running program |
| Ctrl + A | Go to the beginning of the line |
| Ctrl + E | Go to the end of the line |
| Ctrl + R | Recall a command by searching history |
| Ctrl + S | Pause output (squelch) |
| Ctrl + Q | Resume output |
