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italic
Anything appearing in italic, like this is either an executable command or emphasized text. Tools
(executable commands) are in italics to prevent confusion. Some tools have names which are real
english words, such as the “locate” tool.
key combinations
Are represented by using a '-' (dash sign) in-between the key(s), which must be used in combination.
All combinations are also printed in italics to improve clarity. For example CTRL-Z means hold
down the Control key and press the z key.
admonitions
Admonitions are little pictures used to emphasize something of importance to the reader.
This is a note
Notes often give important information about a tool.
This is a tip
This will offer a useful switch or useful way to use a tool.
This is a caution
This will inform you of something that you be careful about (because it could
be harmful to your system).
This is a warning
This will inform you of something that you shouldn't do (because it probably
will break something within your system).
code examples
(or a similar phrase) simply shows how you would normally use the command. Often real examples
are used instead of explaining the command syntax.
The phrase “ Command syntax” is always followed by the way you would type a command in a
shell.
Note
Note that some tools do not accept options.
wildcards
Also note that most commands, even when not explicitly stated, will work with standard wildcards
(or globbing patterns) such as *, [A-Z] and various other standard wildcards. Refer to Section 20.4.1
for further information.
access keys
Access keys enable navigation through the document, without relying on a mouse. The following
keys have been given special meaning in this document:
Previous page.
Next page.
If you also happen to be reading the document from its original location, then the following access
keys can also be used:
The current page in a frameset, where the left frame contains a Menu.
To use the access keys, you have to simultaneously press a modifier key, which may vary from browser to
browser. For example in NN6+/Mozilla, the modifier key is ALT, so you have to use ALT-N to go to the
next page, and ALT-P to come back. In other browsers such as IE6, the access keys just give focus to the
associated link, so the sequence becomes ALT-N Enter . Try it, you'll like it!
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