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Uplink Hints

Command list

  • help -- displays the help message, with all the commands.
    cd <dir> -- changes the current directory to <dir>.
    delete <file> -- removes <file>. If <file> is not defined, will clear the directory.
    run <file> -- runs the program <file>. If <file> is not a program, you'll get an error message. Note that you can only run programs in the 'usr' directory.
    shutdown -- shuts down the system. (it will reboot instantly, though)
    exit -- leaves the console.
    disconnect -- disconnects you from the system.