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# Navigate through the man utility for the '''ls''' Linux command and note the option letters that correspond to the following:<br><ul><li>Include directory entries whose names begin with a dot</li><li>List in long format</li><li>Recursively list subdirectories encountered</li><li>Sort files by size</li><li>Display a slash (`/') immediately after each pathname that is a directory</li></ul><br>
# Exit the man utility for the ls command.<br><br>
# Issue the ls command for each of those option letters you wrote down to see how this command differs for each option.<br><br>NOTE: The man utility can be used with the -k option to help list Linux commands that match a text pattern that is contained within the help screen for a Linux command.<br><br># Issue Although we will not be learning about pipeline commands (using the | character) until later, try issuing 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 How this this pipeline command displayed abovemake it easier to obtain information regarding man command?<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>