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''' | * ''' What is "terminal" and how do I use it?''' | ||
Terminal is a way to type commands to the Linux operating system, to navigate around the file system, copy files, run programs, and do many other useful things. | Terminal is a way to type commands to the Linux operating system, to navigate around the file system, copy files, run programs, and do many other useful things. | ||
To open a terminal, right-click the mouse anywhere on the screen and select "New Terminal". | |||
A Terminal will open, and a command line prompt will appear that identifies the computer (cmn#) and your login name. After the prompt, you can type commands. | |||
Revision as of 23:07, 28 September 2007
FAQ
- What is "terminal" and how do I use it?
Terminal is a way to type commands to the Linux operating system, to navigate around the file system, copy files, run programs, and do many other useful things.
To open a terminal, right-click the mouse anywhere on the screen and select "New Terminal".
A Terminal will open, and a command line prompt will appear that identifies the computer (cmn#) and your login name. After the prompt, you can type commands.