Windows
Linux
Networking
Ports
Windows netstat -ab equivalent in Linux
Shows listening sockets and process names with privileges.
Windows
→
netstat -ab
Linux equivalents
sudo ss -tulpn
sudo ss -tulpn
sudo ss -tulpn
Overview
What this command does
Shows listening sockets and process names with privileges.
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 programs using ports
Shows listening sockets and process names with privileges.
sudo ss -tulpn
Show programs using ports
sudo --help
Show command help when supported
man sudo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo ss -tulpn
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: netstat -ab
sudo ss -tulpnReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo ss -tulpn | Show programs using ports |
sudo --help | Show command help when supported |
man sudo | 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 | sudo ss -tulpn |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sudo ss -tulpn |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sudo ss -tulpn |
Same command on this distribution. |
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