1.1. Conventions

This book uses the following conventions:

DescriptionsAppearance
Warnings

Caution

Warnings.

Hint

Tip

Hint.

Notes

Note

Note.

Information requiring special attention

Warning

Warning.

File Namesfile.extension
Directory Namesdirectory
Commands to be typedcommand
Applications Namesapplication
Prompt of users command under bash shell
$
Prompt of root users command under bash shell
#
Prompt of user command under tcsh shell
tcsh$
Environment VariablesVARIABLE
Emphasized wordword
Code Example
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