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What is the command to turn on Linux?

There is no such command. Obviously, in order to enter a command into the prompt, Linux must already be on.


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With the whoami command.


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Command prompt is a simple term meaning the place where you can enter system commands. It has different names on different systems, Windows -cmd(Command Prompt), Linux Mac - Terminal


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At the command prompt, type 'man [command]' (removing the brackets and substituting the command for which you need information).


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Does Pressing the Esc key at the prompt while using the more command display a help screen?

If you're talking about Linux, no it does not.


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"powershell" on windows and "bash" on linux. I'm pretty sure mac uses bash too


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Use "prompt $p$g" command.


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k is not a standard command in Linux.