about linux chapter 8
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Chapter 8
Done By: Saeed AlmehairiGrade: 10AB
An improved command of more
less is an improved command of more
What is the difference between man and howtos?
man pages are brief reference documents; HOWTOs are more tutorial in nature.
What type of output can be expected when typing whatisit
Summary information from man pages whose Name sections mention less
man
You can force man to display a man page in a specific section of the manual by preceding the search name with the section number, as in man 5 passwd.
What file formats are described in man?
File formats are described in man section 5 .
What document is an info page?
Each document in an info page is known as a(n) node .
What does the locate command do?The locate command searches a database of filenames, enabling you to quickly identify files whose names match a term you specify
5 Linux commands
helpkillallcpcatmanmv
type of linux desktops?
Debianubuntukubuntuarcherlinx
Refrence
I brought most of my information from the Linux PDF book and from my own knowledge