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Deadly Linux Commands

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jun 22, 2015

If you are new to Linux, chances are you will meet a stupid person perhaps in a forum or chat room that can trick you into using commands that will harm your files or even your entire operating system.
Don’t run anything without understanding exactly what it does. Look it up (use Google or man command) if there’s any part of a command you’re not clear on.
To avoid this dangerous scenario from happening, I have here a list of deadly (Most Dangerous) Linux commands that you should avoid.

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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