DOS versus Linux commands In this appendix, we matched DOS commands with their Linux equivalent. As an extra means of orientation for new users with a Windows background, the table below lists MS-DOS commands with their Linux counterparts. Keep in mind that Linux commands usually have a number of options. Read the Info or man pages on the command to find out more. Overview of DOS/Linux commands DOS commands Linux command <command> /? man <command> or command cd cd chdir pwd cls clear copy cp date date del rm dir ls echo echo edit vim (or other editor) exit exit fc diff find grep format mke2fs or mformat mem free mkdir mkdir more more or even less move mv ren mv time date