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the command line and press [Enter] to invoke a command. Sometimes a command
contains words that would be displayed in a different style on their own (such as file
names). In these cases, they are considered to be part of the command, so the entire
phrase is displayed as a command. For example:
Use the
cat testfile
in the current working directory.
file name
File names, directory names, paths, and RPM package names are represented this
way. This style indicates that a particular file or directory exists with that name on
your system. Examples:
The
.bashrc
for your own use.
The
/etc/fstab
systems.
Install the
webalizer
application
This style indicates that the program is an end-user application (as opposed to system
software). For example:
Use Mozilla to browse the Web.
[key]
A key on the keyboard is shown in this style. For example:
To use [Tab] completion, type in a character and then press the [Tab] key. Your termi-
nal displays the list of files in the directory that start with that letter.
[key]-[combination]
A combination of keystrokes is represented in this way. For example:
The [Ctrl]-[Alt]-[Backspace] key combination exits your graphical session and returns
you to the graphical login screen or the console.
text found on a GUI interface
A title, word, or phrase found on a GUI interface screen or window is shown in this
style. Text shown in this style indicates that a particular GUI screen or an element on
a GUI screen (such as text associated with a checkbox or field). Example:
Select the Require Password checkbox if you would like your screensaver to require
a password before stopping.
command to view the contents of a file, named
file in your home directory contains bash shell definitions and aliases
file contains information about different system devices and file
RPM if you want to use a Web server log file analysis program.
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testfile
,