Windows
Linux
File Management
Directory Listing
Windows dir /o:s equivalent in Linux
Shows large files first.
Windows
→
dir /o:s
Linux equivalents
ls -lS
ls -lS
ls -lS
Overview
What this command does
Shows large files first.
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 size
Shows large files first.
ls -lS
Sort directory listing by size
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 -lS
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: dir /o:s
ls -lSReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
ls -lS | Sort directory listing by size |
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 -lS |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | ls -lS |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | ls -lS |
Same command on this distribution. |
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