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Linux Essentials - Second Edition
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Sometimes you need help to remember what arguments or options a command can use, or the proper syntax needed when entering a command. The manual pages (also called man pages) can help. Manual pages describe not only programs, but also configuration files and other features of a Linux installation.
Before you consult them, though, you should understand their purpose, and therefore their capabilities and limitations. With that information in mind, you can begin searching for help in the man page system, including searching for man pages by section or by searching for keywords using the whatis or apropos utilities. Once you’re reading a man page, knowing its structure can help you quickly locate the information that you need.
Linux man pages can be an extremely helpful resource, but you must understand their purpose and limitations. Unlike the help systems in some OSs, Linux man pages are not supposed to be tutorial...
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