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    Another source for command docs?

    Hi everyone

    I'm still having difficulty understanding the man-pages. They are certainly terse.
    At one time during my learning process with various Linux distros; I read that there
    is another source that explains commands in somewhat more detail. This other source
    -within the OS directory hierarchy-is supposedly in more detail.

    I've searched on Dogpile.com, Ubuntu Forum, and Kubuntu Forum using every
    keyword and combination of keywords. However, what I keep getting are HowTos.
    I am somewhat comfortable working with a terminal.
    What (I think) I need is info more by way of situation examples; i.e. 'if you want to find
    out what is in a directory, use the command ls.'
    Again, this is just my opinion with little experience to support my opinion

    Please, excuse my rambling but I would like to readup on as much info that i can
    in order to help myself and other newbies. Appreciate any assistance
    Some stress&nbsp; we are told&nbsp; is beneficial-especially in learning about PC&#39;s<br />Registered Linux User #410272
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    Re: Another source for command docs?

    I don't think it answers your question directly but have a look at http://www.linuxcommand.org/

    This is mentioned in the sticky at the top of this forum.
    "A problem well stated is a problem half solved." --Charles F. Kettering
    "Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple."--Dr. Seuss
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      Re: Another source for command docs?

      Hi arochester

      Thanks for the thought. However, if you'll
      read my updated post; HowTos aren't quite
      what I'm looking for.
      It's the thought that counts though
      Some stress&nbsp; we are told&nbsp; is beneficial-especially in learning about PC&#39;s<br />Registered Linux User #410272
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        Re: Another source for command docs?

        Hi All of You

        I finally found what I thought was file
        It's called a bash command: "info coreutils"
        I found it in this Post http://www.linusquestions.org/questi...?postid=622192
        Certainly hope that this helps any of you with the same problem
        With Linux the greatest virtue is lots&lots&lots of patience and digging.
        The information is out there; you just have to keep digging&digging&digging
        Some stress&nbsp; we are told&nbsp; is beneficial-especially in learning about PC&#39;s<br />Registered Linux User #410272
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          Re: Another source for command docs?

          Originally posted by micro777
          With Linux the greatest virtue is lots&lots&lots of patience and digging.
          The information is out there; you just have to keep digging&digging&digging
          Congrats! now you are one of the person who know that.
          cheers!
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