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Why does DATE fail?
Short answer. Linux is case sensitive.
How do you quit man?
Press q.
Everyday commands
| Command | Shows |
|---|---|
| date | date and time |
| cal | a calendar |
| whoami | your username |
| man cal | help for cal |
Remember
| Commands use small letters |
| man gives help; q quits |
You typed date in capitals. Why the error? Linux is case sensitive, so type small letters. Date shows the time. Cal shows a calendar. Whoami shows your name. Man shows help. Two rules. Use small letters. Man gives help, and q quits.
This clip is from the full lesson: General purpose Linux commands — 7 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: GSEB Std 11 Computer Studies
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