Linux commands: cat#

The cat command in Linux is used to concatenate and display the content of files. It is one of the most frequently used commands for viewing file content.

Basic Usage#

To display the content of a file, use the following command:

cat filename

Concatenating Files#

You can concatenate multiple files and display their content using:

cat file1 file2

Redirecting Output#

You can redirect the output of the cat command to another file:

cat file1 file2 > combined_file

Conclusion#

The cat command is a versatile tool for displaying and concatenating file content in Linux. It is simple to use and very powerful for managing text files.