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→Part 1: Using the Linux Shell
# Issue the following command: <span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold">man man</span><br>How many volume numbers are contained in the man pages?(like '''executable commands/programs''', '''games''', or '''system administrator commands''')?<br><br>
# Press the letter <span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold">q</span> to exit the man command.<br><br>
# Issue the Linux command to get help with the command: '''ls'''<br><br>NOTE: You can use the following short-cut keys within the man command to <br>help navigate throughout this utility to get help with the ls command (refer to table below):<table cellpadding="3" border="1"><tr><th>Keyboard Shortcut</th><th>Purpose</th></tr><tr><td>'''ENTER'''</td><td>Move down one line</td></tr><tr><td>'''SPACEBAR'''</td><td>Move one screen down</td></tr><tr><td>'''<ctrl><f>'''</td><td>Move one screen up</td></tr></table><br><br>
# Issue the following pipeline command: <span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold">man -k copy | grep 8</span><br>What was the purpose of issuing the pipeline command displayed above?<br><br>
# If you wish to change your password, you can change it by issuing the command: <span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold">passwd</span><br>What option for the passwd command can be used to change user info (such as name)? Hint: use the manpages for the passwd command.<br>'''NOTE:''' You are NOT required to change your password for this tutorial.<br><br>