Re: what command in linux such as mem in dos

[ktb <x.y.f@home.com>]

On Wed, Sep 12, 2001 at 10:45:58PM +0200, thomas anderson wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> is there a command in linux to show a more detailed information on memory
> usage and alternatively also cpu usage? currently I use 'ps aux' but I need
> more information...

One way you can find information about commands on your system is search
with "man -k"  

$ man -k memory
Will show the command "free."  Another, "top" should be useful to you.
hth,
kent

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