System configuration info via command line

SIQKO · 10-15-2012, 05:36 AM

Hello everybody,

As a newbie and enthusiastic linux user i would like to ask my first question.

What are the most common command lines to get (detailed) info about system configuration.

Thnx in advance

acid_kewpie · 10-15-2012, 05:37 AM

there isn't one really. What information were you after? In terms of configuration, config file mostly live under /etc/ so you'd be looking at the files there really.

SIQKO · 10-15-2012, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acid_kewpie

there isn't one really. What information were you after? In terms of configuration, config file mostly live under /etc/ so you'd be looking at the files there really.

Sorry for not being more precise, but i meant info about the hardware components: CPU, RAM, Wifi card etc...

chrism01 · 10-15-2012, 06:07 AM

Try these

Code:

lspci
lshw
dmesg
lsusb
hal-device
cat /var/log/boot.log
cat /var/log/dmesg

Available cmds can vary, depending on distro; there are other cmds I think.

malekmustaq · 10-15-2012, 06:07 AM

Quote:

but i meant info about the hardware components

There are many. Examples are:

Code:

~$ lspci -vv

Code:

~$ lsusb -v -t

Code:

~$ cat /proc/mounts

Just take hold of a good tutorial to get acquainted with the system. You can download one good here click this.

Goodluck and enjoy.

mm

SIQKO · 10-15-2012, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrism01

Try these
lspci
lshw
dmesg
lsusb
hal-device
cat /var/log/boot.log
cat /var/log/dmesg
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thnx a lot that was very helpful

SIQKO · 10-15-2012, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malekmustaq

There are many. Examples are:

Code:

~$ lspci -vv

Code:

~$ lsusb -v -t

Code:

~$ cat /proc/mounts

Just take hold of a good tutorial to get acquainted with the system. You can download one good here click this.

Goodluck and enjoy.

mm

Thnx a lot man, that's exactly what i was looking for

SIQKO · 10-15-2012, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIQKO

thnx a lot that was very helpful

Actually that was more than helpful, thanks to the provided commands now i am able to acquire very detailed info about the hardware and much more. Many thanks

henrycoffin · 10-15-2012, 09:57 AM

You could try dmidecode as well!