Windows
Linux
File Management
Directory Listing
Windows dir /a equivalent in Linux
Lists hidden and non-hidden files.
Windows
→
dir /a
Linux equivalents
ls -la
ls -la
ls -la
Overview
What this command does
Lists hidden and non-hidden files.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show all files
Lists hidden and non-hidden files.
ls -la
Show all files
ls --help
Show command help when supported
man ls
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
ls -la
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: dir /a
ls -laReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
ls -la | Show all files |
ls --help | Show command help when supported |
man ls | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | ls -la |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | ls -la |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | ls -la |
Same command on this distribution. |
Keep learning