Great list. I would also add scp (secure copy) ps aux (list of currently running processes) and I also like any app that has a command line function, like xmms. While we are on the subject, excluding writing everything in bash, what is the best way for various programs (pick your language) to access command line tools and parse the output? I would like to crank my automation techniques up a level. _____ From: plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us] On Behalf Of Mark Jarvis Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 9:55 PM To: Main PLUG discussion list Subject: Re: List of Command Line Tools Try this for a very basic list of commands. Sorry, it doesn't include such things as writing CDs or DVDs or downloading/upgrading programs or lots of things that can be done with the utilities that come with the standard desktop. Check out "Linux Cookbook" by Carla Schroder. Great book! -mj- Matthew A Coulliette wrote: Hi all, Every once in a while someone mentions that: "they use the command line for that", where "that" means almost "anything". Example: someone just mentioned that they use the command line for email. I was wondering if people that use the command line a lot could list a few of the programs they use and what they are used for. Example: Irssi: instant messenger for irc channels. Thanks. MatthewMPP --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss