the 2 I know of are nmcli and iwctl
On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 7:01 AM john doe <johndoe65...@mail.com> wrote:
> On 12/31/2021 2:37 AM, Mike Reiser wrote:
> >> I have thought about switching to just working in a console, but I
> worry about having to memorize a bunch of commands to do things. in a
> graphical program, I can use keyboard commands to get around it mostly. Is
> this available in console programs? Also, how can I have the documentation
> open in a web browser, so I can read it while learning the commands in the
> console? Thanks,
> >
>
> Yes, shortcuts in a graphical env could be aliases in the console or
> creating a shell function that does what you want.
>
> In the terminal, there is no need to use a browser as all documentation
> is available using the 'man' command.
>
> Going online might be useful if you want to research a specific
> question, have some example ...
>
>
> To me those two envs are not antagonist, the only difference between the
> CLI ('console') and a DE (desktop environment) is that with the CLI you
> can do what ever you want by providing options to a utility.
> In a grafical env, you are able to do what is made available but in
> general you don't have access to all functionalities that the CLI offers.
>
> The advantage of Linux is that when you are stuck in a DE you always
> have the choise to fall back to the CLI!
>
> A visual environment is sometime easier and more friendly when sited
> help is needed.
>
> What suits you best is what is importent.
>
> --
> John Doe
>
>
