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PostPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2025 2:59 am    Post subject: The "Command LIne Commands" Forum Reply with quote
At JP's request, this new forum has been created. It is for discussion of individual commands/programs that can be run from the command line. Not to be confused with shell scripting (combining several commands into a bash or other shell script).

I think that's pretty self explanitory. JP's idea was to have a place where commands could be explained in a more down to earth place than man pages. So, here it is. If it doesn't get used much, then eventually it may end being removed. However, I have an idea that it might get used quite a bit. Wink



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2025 4:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
This really is a great idea.

I just love to see what others are doing.


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2025 11:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
JP for President!!!!! Wink Wink Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2025 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
If just one new command per day is posted here then a newbee can learn 30 in one month! Interesting approach for an online tutorial Smile



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2025 3:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
i think we should keep this forum as a discussion type tutorial instead of listing the man page for the command. if the person is unable to understand their own man page... why list it as apposed to explaining the command or give an example as to how you yourself would use the command and why. i think that would be more benaficial. o yea... and a spell check on this forum would be nice too Embarassed



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2025 3:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just signed on...THX admins. Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2025 5:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
jbsnake wrote:
i think we should keep this forum as a discussion type tutorial instead of listing the man page for the command. if the person is unable to understand their own man page... why list it as apposed to explaining the command or give an example as to how you yourself would use the command and why. i think that would be more benaficial. o yea... and a spell check on this forum would be nice too Embarassed


Well said jbsnake.



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2025 2:39 am    Post subject: I like this idea, I wrote some quick examples for tar Reply with quote
Great idea, I have already made my first contribution... will you tar and feather me? Wink



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2025 2:49 am    Post subject: Re: The "Command LIne Commands" Forum Reply with quote
crouse wrote:
I think that's pretty self explanitory. JP's idea was to have a place where commands could be explained in a more down to earth place than man pages.


Anything is more down to earth than man pages Smile

I'll contribute.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 14, 2025 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
jbilas wrote:
If just one new command per day is posted here then a newbee can learn 30 in one month! Interesting approach for an online tutorial Smile

I think we're well on our way!, 9 new entries in only 10 days Smile. I'm having a hard time coming on here once or twice a week and trying out all the new info.(Winter will be here soon, we'll be back to 8 hours a day, and then I can get in here ever nite and maybe catch up Wink) This is one old guy/newbie that want's to thank all of you who are contributing to this forum topic Cool Cool .



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 14, 2025 7:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
markrmcs wrote:
JP for President!!!!! Wink Wink Wink

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 14, 2025 8:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
man pages, unreadable? heresy! this is a pretty good idea and I hope that all posts include lots of examples (examples are always helpful)



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 14, 2025 9:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Finally! The command line is loads of fun to play with, but most of the documentation I've read is terrible.



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 21, 2025 9:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
:idea:crouse: I was going to start a chmod topic but thought you should move your chmod tutorial over here or maybe put up a link. Idea



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