7 Linux commands I can't live without after 20 years in the terminal

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• There are certain Linux commands I consider essential.
• They range from networking, troubleshooting, and file viewing.
• They're also easy enough for new users to learn.

Even though I've been using Linux for decades and am perfectly at home with the command line, I often tell those who are thinking about trying the open-source operating system that it isn't necessary. It's not. Truly.

If I wanted to, I could give up the command line altogether. Of course, I'd have to find GUI apps to replace some of the commands I use, but it can be done.

Also: Do you need antivirus on Linux?

Which commands would I have to replace? Well, those are the commands that I would have a hard time doing without. If you're curious ...