diff --git a/linux-dictionary.tex b/linux-dictionary.tex index 8c521b8..073ed69 100644 --- a/linux-dictionary.tex +++ b/linux-dictionary.tex @@ -45,7 +45,55 @@ \begin{document} -What follows is a dictionary of various terms related to Linux. It currently resides at\\ \texttt{https://git.kjodle.net/kjodle/linux-dictionary}. \\ \tabto{0.3cm}\textbf{Note:} A lot of these terms also relate to Unix. \textit{Caveat emptor!} \\ \tabto{0.3cm} \textbf{n.b.:} Some of these terms may also refer to Mac OSX or Windows. \textit{Intense shuddering intensifies.} +\begin{center} +\textbf{{\LARGE The Introduction}} +\end{center} + +\begin{multicols}{2} + +What follows is a dictionary of various terms related to Linux. It currently resides at\\ \texttt{https://git.kjodle.net/kjodle/linux-dictionary}. Go here to buy a paper copy of this book. + +\tabto{0.3cm} \textbf{Note:} A lot of these terms also relate to Unix. \textit{Caveat emptor!} + +\tabto{0.3cm} \textbf{n.b.:} Some of these terms may also refer to Mac OSX or Windows. \textit{Intense shuddering intensifies.} + +\end{multicols} + +\bigskip + +\begin{center} +\textbf{{\LARGE The Abbreviations}} +\end{center} + +\begin{multicols}{2} + +Standard Latin definitions are used extensively throughout this document. + +\tabto{0.3cm} \textit{c.f.} -- + +\tabto{0.3cm} \textit{e.g.} -- + +\tabto{0.3cm} \textit{i.e.} -- + +\tabto{0.3cm} \textit{n.b.} -- + +\tabto{0.3cm} \textit{q.v.} -- This is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase \textit{quae vide}, which translates as ``which see'' which denotes a cross reference to another item. Essentially, it means ``see also (this other thing).'' + +\tabto{0.3cm} \textit{q.q.v.} -- Similar to \textit{q.v.}, this denotes a cross reference to two or more other items. Essentially, it means ``see also (these other things).'' + +\medskip + +Additional modern abbreviations used include: + +\tabto{0.3cm} \textbf{RTFM} -- ``Read the effing manual'' + +\tabto{0.3cm} \textbf{tl;dr:} -- ``too long; didn't read'' + +\tabto{0.3cm} \textbf{YMMV} -- ``Your mileage may vary'' + + + +\end{multicols} \bigskip @@ -57,13 +105,13 @@ What follows is a dictionary of various terms related to Linux. It currently res \begin{multicols}{2} -\begin{small} +%\begin{small} \begin{hangparas}{.3cm}{1} \textbf{ALSA} -\textbf{apt} -- Some information about apt. +\textbf{apt} -- The Advanced Packaging Tool. It is the front end for the Debian package management system. It performs a large number of functions, including downloading of packages, resolving dependencies, and installation of Debian packages (which have a .deb file extention). \textbf{apt-get} @@ -73,12 +121,16 @@ What follows is a dictionary of various terms related to Linux. It currently res \textbf{bin} -\textbf{bin} - \textbf{binary} \textbf{boot} +\textbf{clear} + +\textbf{CLI} -- The Command Line Interface, that is, a text-based interface, which is the opposite of a GUI or graphical user interface. + +\textbf{codec} -- A piece of software that encodes and decodes (i.e., plays) digital data, typically audio and video streams. + \textbf{command binary} \textbf{command line} @@ -87,10 +139,14 @@ What follows is a dictionary of various terms related to Linux. It currently res \textbf{cp} -\textbf{CUPS} +\textbf{CUPS} -- The Common Unix Print Server. It is Ubuntu's print server, which is a dream when it works properly and a nightmare when it doesn't. + +\textbf{daemon} -- A process that runs in the background. These perform a large number of tasks, such as writing to system logs or monitoring your network. \textbf{Debian} +\textbf{dependency} + \textbf{dev} \textbf{dpkg} @@ -109,6 +165,10 @@ What follows is a dictionary of various terms related to Linux. It currently res \textbf{git} +\textbf{GNOME} + +\textbf{groff} + \textbf{GUI} \textbf{home} @@ -145,6 +205,8 @@ What follows is a dictionary of various terms related to Linux. It currently res \textbf{opt} +\textbf{package} + \textbf{pandoc} \textbf{pdftk} @@ -183,6 +245,8 @@ What follows is a dictionary of various terms related to Linux. It currently res \textbf{tmp} +\textbf{troff} + \textbf{Ubuntu} \textbf{unix principle} @@ -193,7 +257,7 @@ What follows is a dictionary of various terms related to Linux. It currently res \end{hangparas} -\end{small} +%\end{small} \end{multicols}