On Sat, 2004-08-21 at 23:30, Gene Heskett wrote: > It helps a lot Rob, as does another comment you made. > "data and config files" is 'chapter 5'. My problem is that I don't > recall ever having seen a document that defines what the various > manpage 'chapters' as you call them, are supposed to represent. > > Where in the manpage info, is this defined so that I might not have to > ask what is in retrospect a stupid question that really does have an > answer if only *I* knew *where* to look? > There is normally a "see also" section in each man page which lists other relevant man pages including their section numbers. I have found that section sometimes more useful than the initial page I lookup. apropos is also useful in locating additional man pages that relate to the topic you are trying to find information on. -- Scot L. Harris <webid@xxxxxxxxxx>
