Linux/Unix Configuration

Command uname Displays system information, such as the type of machine and operating system. Syntax uname [options] Options -a displays all the information. -m displays the type of

Command man Print page operational manual (also called man-pages). Syntax man [options] [section] command Options -C conf_file indicates configuration file man (by default /etc/man.config). -p indicates listatel pager

Command ldd ldd command displays the names of shared libraries required for execution. Syntax ldd [options] program Options -v displays the version number of ldd. -V displays the

Command info info command displays online help for any command Linux. Syntax info [options] command Options -d add the directory to the list of directories in which files

Command passwd Changes the password. Syntax passwd [username] Description The passwd command changes your password. It asks for old password, and then the new password. If you are

Command groups groups command shows the groups to which the user belongs. Syntax groups [username] Description groups command displays the names of groups to which the user belongs.

Basic vi commands Command Description TERM = terminal_name export TERM Setting Terminal configuration tput init Initialize terminal as terminal_name vi filename Open the vi text editor to edit

Create New File – Shift-F4 Save File as – F12 Hide Panels (Show Console) – CTRL+O Search File – Ctrl-S

Command killall killall command kills all active processes. Syntax killall [options] Options view option kill command Description Command killall kills all active processes. Implied value send a signal

Command uptime Displays the time of continuous operation of the system. Syntax uptime Description uptime utility displays the current time, time of continuous operation of the system, the