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5 Methods to Get Quick Help on Linux Commands

Before heading to Google to get help on a particular Unix command, try the following methods, which will give you a comprehensive help on Unix commands. 1. Using apropos to search man pages Use apropos to search man pages for available Unix commands on a specific functionality. $ apropos -r REGEXofUNIXCOMMAND or Description. About apropos [...]

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