Linux man-pages

Linux man-pages: Linux Documentation and Reference

Linux man-pages is a set of manual pages that explain Linux commands, APIs, and other aspects of the Linux operating system. It serves as documentation and reference for Linux users.

What is Linux man-pages?

Linux man-pages is a comprehensive set of documentation pages that explain the usage of programs, commands, system calls, and other aspects of Linux systems. It is one of the main forms of documentation on Linux and Unix-like systems.

The man-pages cover Linux commands like ls, cd, passwd, systemctl along with info on config files, APIs, hardware devices, and file formats. They provide concise references on usage, options, configuration, as well as short descriptions of what the command or function does.

Man-pages display in the terminal using the man command, followed by the name of the page to view. They are formatted to provide quick organized access to options and examples for commands. The pages are organized into sections like commands, programming interfaces, file formats, system admin commands, and devices.

Linux man-pages provide an authoritative reference for both new and experienced Linux users. Along with info pages and Readmes, they make up the main documentation for reference and learning on Linux systems for things like shell usage, admin tasks, and programming.

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