On 06/13/2012 11:56 PM, Scott Granneman wrote:
I'm still working on Linux Phrasebook, Vol. 2.
Two questions:
1. Do you prefer man -f (AKA man --whatis)? Or do you just use the
whatis command?
2. Do you prefer man -k (AKA man --apropos)? Or do you just use the
apropos command?
I'm trying to decide which of each to feature. Right now, I have
sections for man -f AND whatis,& also for man -k AND apropos, which
is stupid. I'd like instead to have one for the whatis stuff& one for
the apropos stuff. I will mention the other alternatives, of course.
As I said, I'm just trying to decide which to feature.
Personally, I always use whatis& apropos. I never even think to use
man -f or man -k. But I'm trying to get a sense if I'm unusual.
Any input is appreciated.
Tks!
Scott
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I always use whatis& apropos.
Jerry
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