W6_L1: Some command line utilities

Welcome to Week 6 Lecture 1 of the course "Introduction to the Linux Shell" by Gandham Phanikumar. Full Course: https://study.iitm.ac.in/es/course_pages/CS1102.html Video Overview In this lecture, you will learn how to boost your productivity with some of the most essential Linux command-line utilities. The session covers the find command for locating and processing files based on specific and complex criteria, the tar and gzip utilities for efficient file packaging and compression, and the make command for automating conditional tasks that extend beyond code compilation. You will discover how these tools can be applied in practical scenarios such as creating backups, managing file archives, sharing data, and optimizing disk space. Demonstrations throughout the lecture illustrate real examples of using these utilities to locate, organize, and compress files effectively. By the end of this lecture, you will have a solid understanding of how to use these versatile tools to streamline your Linux workflow. About IIT Madras' online Bachelor of Science programme IIT Madras offers four-year BS programmes that aim to provide quality education to all, irrespective of age, educational background, or location. The BS programme has multiple levels, which provide flexibility to students to exit at any of these levels. Depending on the courses completed and credits earned, the learner can receive a Foundation Certificate from IITM CODE (Centre for Outreach and Digital Education), Diploma(s) from IIT Madras, or BSc/BS Degrees from IIT Madras. For more details, Visit: https://www.iitm.ac.in/academics/study-at-iitm/non-campus-bs-programmes #Linux #Utilities #Productivity #FindCommand #Tar #Gzip #Make #CommandLine #Tutorial #ShellScripting #FileManagement #Compression #Backup #Automation #SystemAdministration #IITMadras #LinuxShell #OnlineLearning #Education #Technology