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How to Use the du Command to Find Disk Usage in Linux

By EdXD

The du (Disk Usage) command reports the estimated amount of disk space used by files and directories on a machine.

In this article, we’ll learn to use the du command to find disk usage in Linux. We will also explore some of its more frequently used options to modify the command’s output in a variety of formats to meet your needs.

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