Just look in /usr/share/man/man1 you'll find tons of
command line tools.
than type man firstpartoffilename to see the manual for
that command.
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.
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
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