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I m new to linux and i was wondering is there a command that opens files using the cli.... Thanks...
  1. 01-24-2010 #1
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    opening files from the CLI

    I m new to linux and i was wondering is there a command that opens files using the cli.... Thanks
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    Yes, the cat command does so.
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    What do you mean by "open" a file?

    The "cat" command prints the entire file to the console. If the file is big and you want to be able to scroll through it, the "less" command will allow you to do it. If you want to actually modify the file, there are several text editors that you can use with assorted learning curves. vi and Emacs are the most powerful, but the learning curve is very steep. You could also try nano, which is a bit more like a conventional editor.
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    You can find a listing of various Linux commands here:

    Linux Command Directory - O'Reilly Media

    Click on the command link, or run man command_name in your terminal for more information about the using the command.
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    There is a debian manual that has got me started with the shell.

    It seems the site is off-line, so I can't check for the pages existence. I will give it as soon as I notice I can reach the manual again (and remember this thread).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bemk View Post
    There is a debian manual that has got me started with the shell.

    It seems the site is off-line, so I can't check for the pages existence. I will give it as soon as I notice I can reach the manual again (and remember this thread).
    Do you mean this one? This is the Beginners' Guide to Debian started by Oswald Kelso; the CLI sections were contributed by yours truly.
    "I'm just a little old lady; don't try to dazzle me with jargon!"
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    Quote Originally Posted by hazel View Post
    Do you mean this one? This is the Beginners' Guide to Debian started by Oswald Kelso; the CLI sections were contributed by yours truly.
    Nope, sorry, I meant Debian Tutorial (Obsolete Documentation)
    though they have added a new bit to it's title (obsolete documentation).

    This doesn't mean a lot is still usable.
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