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Where to search for more info if I don't have Internet?
For example, I was reading setuid man page today. It says:
If the effective UID of the caller is root, the real UID and saved set-user-ID are also set.
I don't know what set-user-ID is. How can ...
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On Ubuntu Linux, is it normal for mandb to run continuously (apparently in the background)?
I have access to a Ubuntu Linux node at my institution. The nodes are shared among the group, but typically I am the only person who uses this particular node.
I am running a calculation in parallel ...
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Linux's man alternatives
Are there any alternatives to linux's man? I know many users used to man and for them it's useful and best way to find what they want, but i'm looking for something which is focused on examples. Is ...
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Using symbolic links and git to manage build versions
In general I follow the following workflow when I build any program (e.g. emacs, tmux, etc.)
/home/opt/[name of the program]/builds/[version]/
bin
lib
share
For example for a program like tmux I ...
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How do I make the 'man' utility as comprehensive as ss64.com?
The 'man' utility that comes with a Debian distro is not as comprehensive as ss64.com, and in environment like cygwin, it is even more so. Is there a software or a script that will make my 'man' more ...
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How do I find the relevant command for something in linux?
For example, say I'm trying to find the command that displays the routing table (like route) or to run a traceroute, but I don't actually know the commands that accomplish this. My understanding is ...
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What does the number mean in a man page? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What do the numbers in a man page mean?
If I typeman ls, I seeLS(1) in the top left and top right corners of the manpage.
I also see programs on the internet being ...
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How to operate USE flags? Is there a master class on Portage or Gentoo?
What man pages I need to read first?
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The most brutal man page [closed]
What is the most brutal man page that ever exists? Some man pages are hard to read / understand since they aren't well written / complete in term of details but some exist although they are ...
