The man pages on a Linux system can do more than provide information on particular commands. They can help discover commands you didn't realize were available.

Linux, on the other hand, has thousands of very useful programs that are run from the command line and therefore it may not be easy to find the help for that particular programs.

Beneath the surface of the well-known Linux commands lies a treasure trove of lesser-known utilities that can make your life easier, enhance your productivity, and even impress your fellow Linux ...

I believe fear of the command line is one of the top mistakes newcomers to Linux sometimes make. For that reason, let’s look at some of the main commands any Linux user should know. 1. man ...

You enter 'man commandname' and it will show you all the commands available for that command. Showing the Command History history (Show the command history) You might also want to look at a command ...

By knowing the correction section, you can now type: man 3 sleep and pull up the manual page for the sleep () library call. On the same token, if you know the command you are looking for but feel that ...

The Linux command line can seem impenetrable, with arcane instructions and a focus on text interfaces. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources and tools to help you get started.

The whereis, whatis and which commands can provide information on Linux commands, but in spite of names that appear related, they provide very different answers.