Linux Manual Pages

The man pages are a user manual that is by default built into most Linux distributions (i.e., versions) and most other Unix-like operating systems during installation.

The Linux Man Pages reference provides beginners with a simple introduction to the basics, and experts will find advanced details they need.

They provide extensive documentation about commands and other aspects of the system, including configuration files, system calls, library routines and the kernel (i.e., the core of the operating system). A configuration file is a type of simple database that contains data that tells a program or operating system how to behave. A system call is a request made via a software interrupt (i.e., a signal to the kernel initiated by software) by an active process for a service performed by the kernel. A library routine is a subprogram that is used by programmers to simplify the development of software.

The man pages are tailored to the particular operating system, and version thereof, on which they are installed. This is beneficial because there can be slight differences in commands and other items according to the particular system.

The descriptions are rather terse, and they can seem somewhat cryptic to new users. However, users typically find them to be increasingly useful as they become more familiar with them and gain experience in the use of Unix-like operating systems.

The application working offline and contains detail information for all Linux manual commands. "Linux Manual Pages" helps you in Linux command manual lists and explains each command.