Karthik Vishwanath wrote:
>
> When I see a man page sometimes such as:
>
> --------
> NAME
> setuid - set user identity
>
> SYNOPSIS
> #include <unistd.h>
>
> int setuid(uid_t uid)
> --------
>
> This looks like a defn of C-function (as it probably is), but how do I
> use it?
If it is s C function, use it like a C function - be advised commands do
share names. That is why the man pages are sectioned. from the above
setuid is a system call provide through the unistd.h header.
> Where can I get detailed info about how to use man-pages and what
> are all the man topics available etc.
People say man man, but i think the DOS-to-Linux HOWTO is more useful.
> What is the difference between info
> and man?
Info is more recent and more confusing.
> Is there someplace that I can find out about howto find
> documentation in general?
not really.
> Or have I come to the right place?!
I hope so.
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