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# [Cheatsheet & Examples: du](https://tech.mrleong.net/cheatsheet-examples-du?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Display disk usage of the current directory Example Usage:du What it does:Shows the disk usage of the current directory, including all subdirectories and files, in blocks of 512 bytes. Command-line Arguments Explained: du: The basic command to...

Jul 11, 2025 · 6 min read · tech.mrleong.net  
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