General Resources

Articles in General Resources

• How to display shell built-in help → help

  Learn how to use the shell help command to display built-in command documentation. Master bash help syntax, options, and troubleshooting for efficient command-line usage.

• How to read GNU info documentation → info

  Master GNU info documentation system with this comprehensive guide. Learn navigation, search techniques, and advanced features for efficient technical reference.

• How to read manual pages → man

  Master the man command to read manual pages in Unix/Linux systems. Complete guide with examples, navigation tips, and troubleshooting for beginners to experts.

• How to show command type → type

  Learn how to use the 'type' command to identify command types in Linux, Unix, and Windows. Complete guide with examples, troubleshooting, and best practices.

• How to locate binaries, man pages, and source → whereis

  Master the whereis command to quickly locate binaries, manual pages, and source files in Linux. Complete guide with examples, troubleshooting, and best practices.

• How to locate a command → which

  Learn how to use the which command to locate executable files in Unix/Linux systems. Master path resolution, troubleshooting, and advanced techniques for developers.

• How to remove an alias → unalias

  Learn how to remove command aliases in Linux and Unix systems using unalias. Complete guide with examples, troubleshooting, and best practices for alias management.

• How to create an alias → alias

  Learn how to create command aliases in Linux, macOS, and Windows. Complete guide with examples, best practices, and troubleshooting for beginners to advanced users.

• How to view command history → history

  Learn how to view and manage command history using the history command in Linux/Unix systems. Complete guide with examples, tips, and troubleshooting.

• How to clear the terminal → clear

  Learn how to clear your terminal screen using the clear command and alternative methods. Complete guide with examples, shortcuts, and troubleshooting tips for all systems.

• How to repeatedly output text → yes

  Learn how to repeatedly output text using various programming languages and tools. Complete guide with examples, troubleshooting, and best practices for automation.

• How to print text → echo

  Learn how to use the echo command to print text in Linux, Windows, and macOS. Complete guide with examples, syntax, options, and troubleshooting tips for beginners.