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− | # Examine the /bin, /usr/bin/, /sbin, and /usr/sbin directories. For each directory, examine the number and type of commands (use <code>ls|wc -l</code> | + | # Examine the /bin, /usr/bin/, /sbin, and /usr/sbin directories. For each directory, examine the number and type of commands (use <code>ls|wc -l</code> to count the number of files, and <code>ls</code> to view the filenames). |
# Go through the files in /usr/bin and for each file, note whether it's a command you have used. Select 25 of the commands you haven't used and research what they do (use manpages and online resources). | # Go through the files in /usr/bin and for each file, note whether it's a command you have used. Select 25 of the commands you haven't used and research what they do (use manpages and online resources). | ||
# Blog about your experience and what you've found. | # Blog about your experience and what you've found. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:22, 15 September 2008
Login to a Linux system (your own or Seneca's).
- Examine the /bin, /usr/bin/, /sbin, and /usr/sbin directories. For each directory, examine the number and type of commands (use
ls|wc -l
to count the number of files, andls
to view the filenames). - Go through the files in /usr/bin and for each file, note whether it's a command you have used. Select 25 of the commands you haven't used and research what they do (use manpages and online resources).
- Blog about your experience and what you've found.