Managing files

Common tasks on any filesystem include navigating to a directory; listing the files; creating folders; and copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files and folders. In classic Unix, these tasks are all performed with command line tools:

• cd (change directory)
• ls (list files)
• mkdir (make directory)
• rmdir (remove directory)
• cp (copy)
• mv (move)
• rm (remove)

Part of learning Linux is becoming familiar with these commands.

If you prefer a more "graphical" user interface, two options exist.

The Thunar graphical file manager is available from the Portal Interactive Desktop ( menu item Applications/Accessories/Thunar File Manager) or an ssh -X terminal session (thunar at the command line).

Alternatively, the Roar Collab Portal top menu under Files/Home opens a window that enables file management (moving, copying, renaming, making and deleting folders).