Getting Ubuntu Linux Help - for Linux Commands with Man Pages - Ubuntu Linux Training

Another way to get help with Ubuntu Linux - when you're running Ubuntu Linux commands - is to use what are called "man pages".

The word "man" in "man pages" stands for manual, as in Linux commands a software manual.

Using Ubuntu Linux Commands To Install Ubuntu Linux Hardware And Software

Sometimes, you may need to run to Ubuntu Linux commands to do things like

set up a piece of hardware for your system, or install some software.

Most of these tasks can be done with some kind of "point-and-click" Ubuntu Linux GUI utility, but it may be much faster to use an Ubuntu Linux command instead.

Getting Help With Ubuntu Linux Commands - Using The man Command

To get help on an Ubuntu Linux command, while working at the Linux command line, you just type in the word man and then the name of the Ubuntu Linux command you want help with.

For example, to get help on the ls command, which is used to list the files and directories in the current directory, you just type in the following and press Enter: man ls

However, unless you already have a good idea of how to use a Linux command, then you'll find man pages overly complex and extremely confusing. The man pages are really only useful if you know how to use a command, and need to know more information about a specific option of the command.

Unfortunately, many technical people that already understand Linux often say something like "just look at the man page" to learn how to use a Linux command. And for someone new to Linux, being constantly referred to the complex and confusing man pages can bring about enough frustration with Linux to want to stop using it altogether!

Learning How To Use Ubuntu Linux Commands With Linux Commands Training Videos

A great way to learn how to use Linux commands is by watching them being run in video tutorials.

By watching a Linux commands training video tutorial, you can find out what a command is for, see how to run it and get an explanation of options of the commands. Then you can pause the video and try out the Linux command yourself!

This is an excellent way to get real practical experience on using Linux commands.

Need to learn how to use Linux commands?

Click here for video tutorial training samples on using Linux commands.

In addition to learning the Linux commands that are "generic" and work for ALL Linux distributions, you can click here to order Ubuntu Linux training videos and learn how to use some other commands that are specific to Ubuntu Linux.

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