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dd is an abbreviation for "data definition." It is often jokingly said to stand for "destroy data."
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What does cp stand for in computer terms?
Unix command for copyunixhelp.ed.ac.uk/CGI/man-cgi?cp
What is the use of execute command in unix?
There is no traditional 'execute' command in Unix.
Brief description of format command in unix?
There is no standard 'format' command in Unix.
What do CD command do in unix?
The 'CD' command is not standard for Unix. The 'cd' command, however, will change directories (folders). It is a means of navigating the Unix file system.
Which is the most commonly used command for referencing detailed information about a particular command in UNIX?
In Unix, use the 'man' command.
Full form of DD?
"dd" is a command within UNIX and Linux based operating systems that allows one to perform low level copies of devices. dd may have at one point stood for "disk duplicator"
What is the Unix command to check to see who is logged in?
The "who" command.
What is the command to get the Unix version?
cat /proc/version The above answer will only work on certain systems. For most Unix systems, use the 'uname' command to get the Unix version. AIX uses the oslevel command.
Which command is the UNIX equivalent of the windows command nslookup?
dig
Which command is the UNIX is equivalent of the windows command nslookup?
nslookup
Which command is the UNIX equivalent of windows command nslookup?
Believe it or not, nslookup.
What does the acronym UUCP stand for?
Unix To Unix Copy Protocol
