Episode 46 - cd and select aliases
From Linux for the Layman: the Joy of Computing. by Mark Richter
October 29, 2025 · 13 min · Season 1 · Episode 46
About this episode
This episode covers the 'cd' command, its options, and useful aliases, along with universal options for Linux commands.
We go through the 'cd' command, its options, and some useful aliases. We also cover some of the "universal" options for most Linux commands.
People in this episode
Host: Mark Richter
Topics covered
- cd command
- Linux commands
- aliases
- command options
- universal options
Keywords
- cd command
- Linux
- aliases
- command options
- universal options
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