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UNIX Commands
This document may not include all necessary software commands or
procedures. Instead, it may name software tasks and refer you to operating
system documentation or the handbook that was shipped with your
workstation.
You might need to use supplemental documentation for the following types
of information:
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Shutting down the system
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Booting the system
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Configuring devices
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Other basic software procedures
Typographic Conventions
Table 1 describes the meanings of the various typographic styles used in this
book.
Typographic Conventions
Typeface or
Symbol
Meaning Example
AaBbCc123
This type is used for names of
commands, files, and directories used
within the text.
It also depicts on-screen computer
output and prompts.
View the
readme.txt
file.
>> Main#
AaBbCc123
This bold type appears in command
examples. It shows text that must be
typed in exactly as shown.
>> Main#
sys
AaBbCc123
This italicized type appears in
command examples as a parameter
placeholder. Replace the indicated
text with the appropriate real name or
value when using the command.
This also shows book titles, special
terms, or words to be emphasized.
To establish a Telnet
session, enter:
host#
telnet
IP-
address
Read your User’s
Guide thoroughly.
[ ]
Command items shown inside
brackets are optional and can be used
or excluded as the situation demands.
Do not type the brackets.
host#
ls
[
-a
]
Table 1: Typographic Conventions
