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Old 06-11-2010, 04:56 AM   #1
adam.jonsson
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command for program version


what command tell me the version of a program, e.g. make version 2.64?
 
Old 06-11-2010, 05:05 AM   #2
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Usually you type the command, followed by -v

e.g. make -v

If you type the command followed by --help it should tell you whether that option is available.
 
Old 06-11-2010, 05:07 AM   #3
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Usually you type the command, followed by -v

e.g. make -v

If you type the command followed by --help it should tell you whether that option is available.
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