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Linux Command Library (Man Pages)

Command Manual Sections (Command Categories):

1. Applications
2. System Calls
3. Library Functions
4. Hardware Devices
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5. Configuration Files
6. Games
7. Overviews
8. System Administration
9. n Commands

Man pages are manuals for functions and usage of commands. Linux commands may vary in syntax and usage from one distribution of Linux to another. The command library here is provided as general references. Use the man command to see how a command is used on your particular computer.

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