9. Conventions used in this document
The following typographic and usage conventions occur in this text:
Table 1. Typographic and usage conventions
| Text type |
Meaning |
| “Quoted text” |
Quotes from people, quoted computer output. |
terminal view
|
Literal computer input and output captured from the terminal, usually rendered with a light blue background. |
| command |
Name of a command that can be entered on the command line. |
| VARIABLE |
Name of a variable or pointer to content of a variable, as in $VARNAME. |
| option |
Option to a command, as in “the -a option to the ls command”. |
| argument |
Argument to a command, as in “read man ls ”. |
| prompt |
User prompt, usually followed by a command that you type in a terminal window, like in hilda@home> ls -l |
command options
arguments |
Command synopsis or general usage, on a separated line. |
filename |
Name of a file or directory, for example “Change to the /usr/bin directory.” |
| Key |
Keys to hit on the keyboard, such as “type Q to quit”. |
| Button |
Graphical button to click, like the OK button. |
| Menu→Choice |
Choice to select from a graphical menu, for instance: “SelectHelp→About Mozilla in your browser.” |
| Terminology |
Important term or concept: “The Linux kernel is the heart of the system.” |
\
|
The backslash in a terminal view or command synopsis indicates an unfinished line. In other words, if you see a long command that is cut into multiple lines, \ means “Don’t press Enter yet!” |
| See Chapter 1 |
link to related subject within this guide. |
| Google Linux |
Clickable link to an external web resource. |
The following images are used:
This is a note: It contains additional information or remarks.
This is a caution: It means be careful.
This is a warning: Be very careful.
This is a tip: Tips and tricks.
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