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Alteon OS Command Reference

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic styles used in this book.
Table 1 Typographic Conventions
Typeface or
Symbol
AaBbCc123
AaBbCc123
<AaBbCc123> This italicized type appears in command
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16 Preface
Meaning
This type is used for names of commands,
files, and directories used within the text.
It also depicts on-screen computer output and
prompts.
This bold type appears in command exam-
ples. It shows text that must be typed in
exactly as shown.
examples as a parameter placeholder. Replace
the indicated text with the appropriate real
name or value when using the command. Do
not type the brackets.
This also shows book titles, special terms, or
words to be emphasized.
Command items shown inside brackets are
optional and can be used or excluded as the
situation demands. Do not type the brackets.
Example
View the readme.txt file.
Main#
Main# sys
To establish a Telnet session, enter:
host# telnet <IP address>
Read your User's Guide thoroughly.
host# ls [-a]
40M2420, April 2007