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Old 03-15-2004, 01:32 PM   #1
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equivalent of "what" shell command in Linux

What is the equivalent of "what" shell command in Linux

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Old 03-15-2004, 01:51 PM   #2
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more info?
I don't understand - as compared to the "what" command for which operating system?
 
Old 03-15-2004, 01:55 PM   #3
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well i assume he is referring to the UNIX what command ..
which is a SCCS (Source Code Control System) command ...
in linux you can download the CSSC (Compatibly Stupid Source Control)
package to get the "what" command ...
 
Old 03-15-2004, 01:57 PM   #4
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grep?
 
Old 03-16-2004, 08:59 AM   #5
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maybe apropos ?
 
  


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