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Feb 232007
 

List hidden files in Linux

Answer:

When your directory contains hidden files, e.g. filename start with a dot ., ls command by default will not to show them.

To list all files, include hidden files,

E.g.

# ls -a

Feb 092007
 

Install Perl module using CPAN

Answer:

CPAN provide a very easy way to install Perl modules in Linux system

# cpan -i 'Digest::MD5'

The above command will install the module "Digest::MD5" into the system.