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From here, the you can perform a variety of basic Linux commands. You can list directory contents
with
. Navigate directories with
. Make directories with
or create files with
. There
ls
cd
mkdir
touch
are, of course, more advanced Linux utilities to discover as well.
Creating a "Hello, world" file with Linux commands.
There are a wide range of Linux commands made available to the Galileo. For help discovering
them check out
these
resources.
If you're feeling handicapped by some of the Linux commands that may be missing, check over to
the next page, where we'll install the "bigger" Linux image. The bigger Linux image boots the
Galileo off an SD card, and provides access to useful tools like SSH, Python, node.js, and OpenCV.
"Bigger" Linux Image
With the on-board flash memory, the Galileo has a limited amount of space to store its Linux kernel.
As such, the default Linux image is a bit gimped in terms of extra features. But with an SD card, we
can boot the Galileo off a bigger Linux image, which provides access to the following:
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