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.}
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\textbf{{\LARGE The Introduction}}
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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.}
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\textbf{{\LARGE The Abbreviations}}
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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).''
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Additional modern abbreviations used include:
\tabto{0.3cm}\textbf{RTFM} -- ``Read the effing manual''
\tabto{0.3cm}\textbf{YMMV} -- ``Your mileage may vary''
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\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}
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\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}
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\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}
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\textbf{git}
\textbf{GNOME}
\textbf{groff}
\textbf{GUI}
\textbf{home}
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\textbf{opt}
\textbf{package}
\textbf{pandoc}
\textbf{pdftk}
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\textbf{tmp}
\textbf{troff}
\textbf{Ubuntu}
\textbf{unix principle}
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