The basic syntax for an if command is “if value == other_value”. The == performs a comparison, and it’s necessary to ensure that the shell sees one value on each side of the comparison operator.

To get started as a Linux (or Unix) user, you need to have a good perspective on how Linux works and a handle on some of the most basic commands. This first post in a “getting started” series ...

The basic command syntax is 'scp' followed by file name, user name, server name or IP address, and remote directory path on that server to access. For example: scp example.txt [email protected] ...

Operator: Function: Example; Process the command on the right after you're done processing the command on the left. echo one ; echo two: Place the output of the thing on the left in the empty file ...