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Case Sensitivity in Linux

Unlike Windows, Linux treats uppercase and lowercase letters as entirely different characters. It is applicable not just in filenames, but also in commands and it's flags as well.

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Jul 15, 2025
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One of the most important, and often overlooked aspects of working on Linux is the feature of case sensitivity. Unlike Windows, Linux treats uppercase and lowercase letters as entirely different characters. It is applicable not just in filenames, but also in commands and it’s flags as well.

This case-sensitive behavior is one of the core parts of Linux a…

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