about linux chapter 8

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