On 11/21/2012 06:02 AM, Hugo Vanwoerkom wrote:
This whole thread points out a major problem with using Linux. There is no comprehensive, cross referenced, command dictionary anywhere. I have a C programming reference that was written by Kernegian and Ritchy way back when, which referenced the C commands by function, that I used to live by. We need something like this for the Linux / Unix community. I think a properly architectured WIKI would be a wonderful idea. Unfortunately I don't feel I have the knowledge necessary to start one. As an example, if I look up 'System Maintenance' I should get a sub list of Aptitude, dpkg, apt-get etc, with a quick blurb on each. A newbe could then make a choice of which package the wish to try. I've been using Debian linux for over 15 years and am still finding commands that are useful. The worst part is that I am loosing commands at about the same rate because of only occasional use. It is really frustrating when you know there is a command that you used 2 years ago that is exactly what you need but can't remember its name.Crypticmofo wrote:HelloI'm new to debian and i hang out in the irc channels .. i realize that irc is there really for support so i wanted to take my question here ..From the more exprienced Debian users can you guys paste or post a list of the most common commands that you useI already know of the docs like debian-handbook debian-kernel-handbook debian-refernce apt-common And yes most of the manpagesWhat i really want are real life uses everyday ie.. do you use a lot of dpkg commands do you use a lot of apt or aptitude commands everdayAlso .. in your experience what are good handy tools we should have and learn that are a must to be able to navigate / use Debianstill for me: mc (in a text VT) Hugo
Gary R.