On Mon, 9 Sep 2002, molossermom wrote:

> how do i find which 'kernal' i have,

uname -r

The -a option lists all available properties from the uname command.  From
left to right, you should have "Linux" then your computer name, then the
kernel version, then some other info.  Type "man uname" for more details.

> how much of my hardrive i'm using,

df

This will give you info on the disk partitions you created.  You can also
add the -h option to get a nicer format of the results.

Also, if you're using KDE, go to the "K Menu -> Preferences ->
Information" to see more system info.

> and  where the heck is the vertical line ( like the \ or / ) but
> vertical, on my  keyboard?

On most keyboards, it's above the backslash.
~M