This is an introductory guide to UNIX for Macquarie University computing students, written by Mary Gardiner in 2004. It is no longer being updated but is available for modification and republication under the Creative Commons Attribution licence.

UNIX Guide · Accessing UNIX

UNIX: Tips and tricks

Repeating previous commands

Press the 'up' arrow key to access your last command. Press 'up' again for more commands.

Avoiding typing

UNIX shells can auto complete some commands and file names. Start typing the name and press the 'Tab' key. If the command doesn't complete, press Tab again to see a list of all possible commands that start with whatever you have typed.

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