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How to read Unix usage

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Mar 15, 20267361 views
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Problem

I did some searching, but I cannot find documentation on how Unix usage works. I know something (mostly through trial and error) but, for example, how do I know that means that you can include more than one option? That is, Where is some documentation on what the usage syntax is?

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/usr/bin/ls  [-aAbcCdeEfFghHilLmnopqrRstuvVx1@] [file]...

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It's true there is no RFC or anything, but you don't go too far off base if you stick to these guidelines: Anything in angle brackets means the option is required: Anything in square brackets means the option is optional: Options separated by a pipe…

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