Windows
Linux
File Management
Directory Listing
Windows dir /o:n equivalent in Linux
Sorts file names alphabetically.
Windows
→
dir /o:n
Linux equivalents
ls | sort
ls | sort
ls | sort
Overview
What this command does
Sorts file names alphabetically.
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
Sort directory listing by name
Sorts file names alphabetically.
ls | sort
Sort directory listing by name
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 | sort
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: dir /o:n
ls | sortReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
ls | sort | Sort directory listing by name |
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 | sort |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | ls | sort |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | ls | sort |
Same command on this distribution. |
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