Understanding the Manual
Linux Essentials +
Man Pages Explained
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Manaual Section
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | User commands (general commands) |
| 2 | System calls (kernel functions) |
| 3 | Library functions |
| 4 | Special files (usually in /dev) |
| 5 | File formats and conventions |
| 6 | Games and screensavers |
| 7 | Miscellaneous (macro packages, conventions) |
| 8 | System administration commands |