Linux Commands, etc.

[SR712]

I'm sure this is elementary for most here, but I am using my TiVo to help me understand Linux a little better. How does one get a listing of partitions on a disk, in Linux? and their attributes? Thanks. And where would I be able to find additional Linux commands (executables) that aren't on the TiVo, that I can add to enhance my learning? I guess they would have to be compiled for this CPU, am I right?

Thanks again. :)

[BubbleLamp]

Originally posted by SR712
I'm sure this is elementary for most here, but I am using my TiVo to help me understand Linux a little better. How does one get a listing of partitions on a disk, in Linux? and their attributes? Thanks. And where would I be able to find additional Linux commands (executables) that aren't on the TiVo, that I can add to enhance my learning? I guess they would have to be compiled for this CPU, am I right?

Thanks again. :)

How about buying a book on Linux? :D

[SR712]

Thanks.

[zabs]

There are also man pages (linux help pages) online. You can find alot of the available binaries in various directories about the tivo:
/sbin/
/tvbin/
/bin/

(maybe more)


Just search for "man pages" on google and you will find several sites with a searchable database. Type in the binary you wish to know the usuage and all the options for and you shall be flooded with more info than you could ever want.