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unix Keyword 1
Remote Host
Definition
A remote host is a computer typically refereed to as a server in a private or a public network. The computer or server will be located in a distant location. This server or computer can retrieve and store data and users can even access data off of them. A good example would be the servers located here at the business center when we log on and access files from home.
References
Reference 1: http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0,1237,t=remote+host&i=59583,00.asp
Reference 2: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_meaning_of_remote_host_in_computer
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File Listing
Definition
File listing in unix is a command “ls” when you type ls into the terminal it will list all the files or directory's in that directory. File listing can also be used with parameters such as -l. when you type “ls -l” it will list all the files again but you will also see more details about the files such as the various permissions the file or directory has. For more information you can visit the “ls” man page.
References
- “ls” man page
Demonstration
Demonstration of the indicated keyword.
An example on the Terminal.
lab46:~$ ls Desktop Maildir Public arc.tar archives data lyrics.mp3 src Documents Music Templates archive1.tar.gz closet file.txt.gz public_html the answer.txt Downloads Pictures Videos archive2.zip courses.tar logincnt.sh puzzlebox.sh lab46:~$
lab46:~$ ls -l total 48 drwxr-xr-x 2 eolson1 lab46 6 Aug 28 14:21 Desktop drwxr-xr-x 2 eolson1 lab46 6 Aug 28 14:21 Documents drwxr-xr-x 2 eolson1 lab46 6 Aug 28 14:21 Downloads lrwxrwxrwx 1 eolson1 lab46 17 Aug 25 15:40 Maildir -> /var/mail/eolson1 drwxr-xr-x 2 eolson1 lab46 6 Aug 28 14:21 Music drwxr-xr-x 2 eolson1 lab46 6 Aug 28 14:21 Pictures drwxr-xr-x 2 eolson1 lab46 6 Aug 28 14:21 Public drwxr-xr-x 2 eolson1 lab46 6 Aug 28 14:21 Templates drwxr-xr-x 2 eolson1 lab46 6 Aug 28 14:21 Videos -rw-r--r-- 1 eolson1 lab46 10240 Sep 21 16:01 arc.tar -rw-r--r-- 1 eolson1 lab46 237 Sep 21 15:42 archive1.tar.gz -rw-r--r-- 1 eolson1 lab46 584 Sep 21 15:42 archive2.zip drwxr-x--x 3 eolson1 lab46 80 Sep 21 16:00 archives drwxr-xr-x 2 eolson1 lab46 17 Sep 14 16:37 closet -rw-r----- 1 eolson1 lab46 10240 Sep 22 15:15 courses.tar lrwxrwxrwx 1 eolson1 lab46 27 Aug 29 13:56 data -> /usr/local/etc/data/eolson1 -rw-r--r-- 1 eolson1 lab46 76 Sep 22 15:00 file.txt.gz -rwxr-x--- 1 eolson1 lab46 112 Sep 19 16:40 logincnt.sh -rw-r--r-- 1 eolson1 lab46 658 Sep 21 11:51 lyrics.mp3 drwx-----x 2 eolson1 lab46 6 Aug 26 2009 public_html -rw-r--r-- 1 eolson1 lab46 447 Sep 22 15:35 puzzlebox.sh drwx------ 8 eolson1 lab46 108 Sep 19 14:15 src drwxr-xr-x 2 eolson1 lab46 21 Sep 24 13:25 the answer.txt lab46:~$
