Lesson 2. Getting Help

In this lesson we will cover how to get help. Many times you will find yourself looking at a Unix console or computer screen and feeling a little clueless. This lesson will teach you how to handle those moments.

As more and more features are added to today's high-speed computer networks, these networks are becoming increasingly complex. In turn, as networks and systems evolve, develop, and become more complicated, additional help and knowledge are needed in many areas, especially when it comes to the infamously cryptic Unix. Some people would say that the sheer beauty of this situation is that few users know that Unix comes with its own built-in help system that, if used properly, can actually help teach you Unix. Now that ...

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