I've recently switched to using Debian 13 and want to maximize my terminal usage. I'm familiar with commands like mkdir, cd, ls, open, and nano. I discovered that typing "gnome-terminal" opens the terminal, which I've set up a shortcut for. However, I'm searching for a comprehensive resource or directory that lists these terminal commands along with a brief explanation of what each one does. I suspect this information is present in the documentation, but I haven't been able to track it down. Any suggestions?
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The commands you’re using are pretty standard across all Linux systems, not just for gnome-terminal. To find out what a specific command does, you can use the 'man' command followed by the command name, like this: `man ls` or `man mkdir`. If you're looking for a broader list of commands, check out a Linux command line cheat sheet since individual commands might not be installed on your distro straight away (like curl or git).
Are these terminals generally referred to as bash or something else?