Wow...never knew something like xman existed. i'm impressed!
Been using Linux for about 4 years...and I never knew there
were so many commands!
Jero
Mike Corbeil wrote:
> Donald Carpenter wrote:
>
> > If your familiar with DOS, There's a a good book you can buy.
> > It's called "Unix for dos users" by Martin R. Arick
> > I bought my copy at a local bookstore.
> > It's very helpful
>
> I'ld suggest Linux or Unix in a Nutshell, from O'Reilly. I never needed
> a book like "Unix for dos users", "Unix for dummies", or any of that
> kind of material, but the Nutshell books are definitely worthwhile for
> beginners.
>
> Also, try running
>
> xman
>
> This tool brings up a gui for man pages with nicely formatted or laid
> out categories.
>
> cp = copy
>
> rm = remove or del or delete
>
> mv = move or rename
>
> cd = chdir
>
> ls = dir (but there are many options so check the man page, "man ls")
>
> ls -F = ls with / and @ and * at the ends of names of directories,
> symbolic links and executables
>
> ls -l = ls with long listing format
>
> df = filesystem space usage and availability as well as mapping
>
> du = disk space usage
>
> etcetera
>
> The Nutshell books are worthwhile. I haven't looked at the one for Linux
> and haven't needed it, because I have the one for Unix, plus know about
> the various sources of free documentation, but compare the two and
> purchase the one which seems most suitable.
>
> mike
>
> >
> >
> > Dreja Julag wrote:
> >
> > > In the redhat manual, there is usually a list of commands. Same for
> > > Mandrake, rather it be on the CDROM, or not.
> > >
> > > Drew Jackman
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> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "KompuKit" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: "Mandrake Linux" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 4:51 PM
> > > Subject: [newbie] need list
> > >
> > > > Hi...does anyone know WHERE (online)...I can get a list
> > > > of all the COMMANDS for linux...that are used in a terminal
> > > > access...for instance, in a rescue mission...or whatever...
> > > > or that are used in a command line prompt...etc. ?
> > > >
> > > > I need to have a hardcopy of them...in case of emergency,
> > > >
> > > > I need them also to specify...the purpose behind each command,
> > > > and their syntax...etc.
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