Have Cygwin, how do I use?

Posted by Archel on Fri 13 Apr 2007 09:17 PM — 9 posts, 32,240 views.

#0
Ok, I have downloaded cygwin, but how do I get it to change to the directories I need to edit and search in?
USA #1
Look over basic linux guides. cd changes the directory.

More info:
http://www.ss64.com/bash/
#2
Ok, I have read through the compiling guide and so on once more, make sure I didn't miss anything. But, when I download and unzip the file it tells me to, then boot the bash shell, and type 1s, it tells me the command is not found and does nothing.
USA #3
It's an L, not a 1.
#4
an L? Wow, maybe I look at computer screens and read too much... Looked like a 1 heh.
USA #5
Have no fear, Archel, you'll get used to the linux commands eventually. ;) Remember that man <command name> is your friend. ;)
Australia Forum Administrator #6
It is LS in lower case. That is, ls.

Short for LiSt.

The basic Unix commands were deliberately short, to save typing:


cd - Change Directory
mv - MoVe file
cp - CoPy
ls - LiSt
rm - ReMove file
#7
Indeed, well, I figured out how to compile it and all that good stuff. However, when I took out the define lines for who it still wants the "Who 1" to be typed.
USA #8
Who 1? That isn't in FUSS. Like we've mentioned, we suggest using FUSS.

Make sure you've compiled and rebooted.