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Q: How do you get online description of any command of unix?
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How do you get online descriptions of any command in UNIX?

Use either the 'man' command or the 'info' command to find an online description. This assumes that the system administrator has installed the 'man' and 'info' packages. That may not always be the case because it takes up disk space.


Why ipconfigure command use for?

I've never heard of an ipconfigure command in any Unix or any Linux.I have heard of the ifconfig command however, perhaps you meant this. If so, re-post the question with the appropriate command.


Which command is used to create a sub processes?

For Unix, any command is run as a sub-process. You don't need an actual command to create the subprocess. You can also force the process to run in the background by appending a '&' symbol at the end of the command.


What are a few of the companies that provide Unix server solutions?

Unix Servers are presently declining. Size Thirteen Companies provide Unix security and reliability for high visibility online. SpexHost provides virtually any service relating to Unix.


How do you change permissions on a shell script in unix?

Use the 'chmod' command to change permissions on any file. Note: you have to be the owner (or the superuser) to do this.


Does Bash provide any mechanisms for limiting resource usage in Unix?

Limiting certain types of resource is done by the 'ulimit' command.


List and execute UNIX command to display the number of words in the last 10 lines of any file?

tail -10 anyfile | wc


Is there any simulator that can simulate unix terminal so that you can run unix command wihtout installing it?

There are various software packages that provide a Unix-like environment. They can be used for educational purposes, for scripting, connectivity and porting Unix and Linux software to Microsoft Windows systems. Some examples of these packages are: * MKS Toolkit * UnxUtils * Cygwin * Interix


How do you log into Unix?

You can log in via telnet or ssh protocol for a command line prompt environment to Unix, or you can use a graphical user interface such as KDE or Gnome, or the CDE environment via X-windows. In any of these protocols, you must supply a username and password to successfully log into the Unix system.


Do Unix commands work in Linux?

The ones that are listed as part of a standard (such as Posix) will work in all UNIX systems (but not all systems, such as Windows command prompt). A lot of UNIX vendors add commands that only work in their version of UNIX, so they aren't as portable across systems as others.


Which command is used to display the first four line in unix?

Use the following command: head -4 filename Note: this only works on line terminated (newline) text files. The 'filename' can be any file.


What is the difference between unix command and utilities?

Utilities are programs that can run or execute. Commands are slightly different than utilities. Command refers to the name of the program and any arguments you specify to that program to change its behavior.