Linux tip: How to use the apropos command

Linux tip: How to use the apropos command

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The video tutorial explains the apropos command, which helps locate and identify commands using man pages. It covers how to use the command with various options like long, exact match, and section filtering. The tutorial highlights the benefits of apropos in discovering commands, even with partial names.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the Dash E option do in the apropos command?

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How can the apropos command assist you when you only remember part of a command's name?

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