Phil Buchman

> There's no such thing as "Gibbon 7.1", so I don't know whether or not I
> should post the script I use to locate and list every executable in the
> $PATH. It's a really handy script, but not knowing what you're actually
> running I'd hate to give you something that might harm your system.


As I write this reply, four other responders have answered the question
and given good and helpful advice that resolved the issue---and each of
them correctly discerned the exact version of Ubuntu that was being
discussed.

You're absolutely correct about not releasing your potentially
dangerous script. Please keep it to yourself.

J(ohn|ane) Doe

Phil Buchman wrote:

>> There's no such thing as "Gibbon 7.1", so I don't know whether or not I
>> should post the script I use to locate and list every executable in the
>> $PATH. It's a really handy script, but not knowing what you're actually
>> running I'd hate to give you something that might harm your system.
>
>
> As I write this reply, four other responders have answered the question
> and given good and helpful advice that resolved the issue---and each of
> them correctly discerned the exact version of Ubuntu that was being
> discussed.
>
> You're absolutely correct about not releasing your potentially dangerous
> script. Please keep it to yourself.

Consider it done. Your loss. In more ways than you can possibly imagine.

*sigh*

Phil Buchman

> Consider it done. Your loss. In more ways than you can possibly imagine.
>
> *sigh*


ISBN: 0-312-20904-5
ISBN: 0-673-46751-1

Chris F.A. Johnson

On 2007-11-28, Phil Buchman wrote:
>
> I have spent this evening searching for a list of CLI commands in Ubuntu
> (Gnome) Terminal. The problem that I have is that I get plenty of lists
> and great tutorials and explanations---but I can't find a *complete*
> list. For example, when I am in Terminal and type s tab tab, I am asked:
> "Display all 148 possibilities? (y or n)" and I'm not seeing 148 commands
> that begin with the letter S in any of the command-lists that I've found
> online.
>
> Does anyone know a website where a complete list of Terminal commands
> (and full details for each command) for Gibbon 7.1 can be found?

man $( ls ${PATH//:/ } )

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Mark South

On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:04:16 -0500, Chris F.A. Johnson wrote:

>> Does anyone know a website where a complete list of Terminal commands
>> (and full details for each command) for Gibbon 7.1 can be found?
>
> man $( ls ${PATH//:/ } )

Sorry, won't do - rubric failure. The OP wants a website.

PS :-)

PPS I think your response deserves the "most laconic and simulataneously
complete response" award for November.

Dave Cohen

Mark South wrote:
> On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:04:16 -0500, Chris F.A. Johnson wrote:
>
>>> Does anyone know a website where a complete list of Terminal commands
>>> (and full details for each command) for Gibbon 7.1 can be found?
>> man $( ls ${PATH//:/ } )
>
> Sorry, won't do - rubric failure. The OP wants a website.
>
> PS :-)
>
> PPS I think your response deserves the "most laconic and simulataneously
> complete response" award for November.

Phil can get a list of bash commands the way I did, do a google search.
To get a command name and usage, again use google. If you wanted to know
how to change the terminal characteristics, try:
"change terminal characteristics in linux"
The first result returned will link to all the info you would need.
Dave Cohen

Phil Buchman

> man $( ls ${PATH//:/ } )

Chris,

Thanks! That's gonna be alot of reading, but I've got a couple days for
it! It really looks interesting and I'm gonna get started as soon as I
finish responding to the messages in this thread!

That was a great reply, thanks again!

Phil Buchman

On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:36:12 +0100, Mark South wrote:


> Sorry, won't do - rubric failure. The OP wants a website.


Hello Mark!
Good to see you again!

Honestly, I thought that there would be a website or a webpage on
ubuntu.com that would carry all of the commands but I guess that such a
thing doesn't exist. That is okay though because of the great replies
that I have received in this thread. I really appreciate the responses
that I get to my questions.

Well, great replies---all but one. You've probably already read about the
fictional-magic-script that is being withheld (and doesn't really exist).
Do you have a list of the trolls in this newsgroup so I know who to
ignore?

I love this newsgroup. It is a joy to converse with helpful and
knowledgeable professionals and experienced Ubuntu/Linux users!

Phil Buchman

>
> Phil can get a list of bash commands the way I did, do a google search.
> To get a command name and usage, again use google. If you wanted to know
> how to change the terminal characteristics, try: "change terminal
> characteristics in linux" The first result returned will link to all the
> info you would need. Dave Cohen


*THAT* is what I did wrong: When I used Google, I looked for keywords
such as Terminal, Ubuntu, and Linux---not bash.

Thank you Dave, your tip has opened several new avenues. I appreciate
your helpful reply!

Me

Phil Buchman wrote:
>> Phil can get a list of bash commands the way I did, do a google search.
>> To get a command name and usage, again use google. If you wanted to know
>> how to change the terminal characteristics, try: "change terminal
>> characteristics in linux" The first result returned will link to all the
>> info you would need. Dave Cohen
>
>
> *THAT* is what I did wrong: When I used Google, I looked for keywords
> such as Terminal, Ubuntu, and Linux---not bash.
>
> Thank you Dave, your tip has opened several new avenues. I appreciate
> your helpful reply!


Here's what I use.

> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal

Richard