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Description: Assistant Professor Computer Systems Technology Kansas State University at Salina `Tim Bower <http://www.sal.ksu.edu/faculty/tim/>`_ My blog: `Open Source on the Prairie <http://prairiepy.blogspot.com/>`_ ...

[1639] The structure of arguments passed to Unix commands (1/2)

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We review the three types of command line arguments passed to Unix commands and how they are used. These are:

Command options
option arguments
command arguments

Along the way, we introduce the man and ls commands, which are two of the most commonly used Unix commands.

If the Unix / Linux command line confuses you, this video is a good starting point on learning how to use this powerful system.

unix shell man ls linux

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8. Nomsa VanHulse Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:24

I have been trying to fing to files in working directory and wondering if you could help since I am very new with unix

7. anonymous Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:32

This is the first video that I have watched. The video moves very quick for a person trying to learn the command line. But the great thing about a video lesson is you can watch it over and over.

Thanks for your time,

Steve

6. anonymous Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:17

your video are great

5. anonymous Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:01

if you find my feedback of any help ... like for a happy face ... yea i did find it of use ,....i can not pen it down really...so thats pretty much it.

4. anonymous Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:49

Thanks for the great screencasts.

3. Tim Bower Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:12

Your video has been edited. This is an automatic post by ShowMeDo.

2. Alaric Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:13

Good beginning tutorial...keep them coming, please. Your delivery style and speed was easy to follow.

gasto Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:37

Useful tutorial. Hope to see more of the basic Unix commands.

Kudos and Thanks for Tim

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

very informative. someone suggested usb mic, but no reason. now it is clear. and the sound samples mean i have lived the difference. very nice.

sharon 11 days ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

A useful intro to the topic of microphones. I've used both types but never gave it much thought that 3.5mm jack microphones could generate background noise.

Also, have you considered in-built webcam microphones. I use a Logitech Pro Quickcam Pro 9000 for example, which has a built-in microphone. Screencast software (Jing in my case) select this microphone as the default, even if I have a headset with 3.5 mm jack on.

anonymous 58 days ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

Interesting

anonymous 60 days ago

The structure of arguments passed to Unix commands

your video are great

anonymous 2 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

Fine job Quick, concise, useful. The proven conclusion that the USB mic was measurably better, even in the inexpensive model, is valuable to me. Thankyou

anonymous 2 months ago

Filtering Data Vertically with Cut and Awk

Good job to introduce people with basic aspects of cut and awk commands. Looking forward to new tutorials.

anonymous 2 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

Thanks for the comparison. I could barely discern this differences you noted in the recordings, but I accept that you hear them! :)

anonymous 3 months ago

Filtering Data Vertically with Cut and Awk

please make more on this subject

anonymous 3 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

Thanks: very clear and useful.

anonymous 3 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

well made for the target audience. thank you

anonymous 3 months ago

The structure of arguments passed to Unix commands

Thanks for the great screencasts.

anonymous 4 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

Clear, concise and straight to the point. Excellent.

anonymous 4 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

It's nice when someone shares their experience. It's a way to build a better world. Thanks

anonymous 4 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

Very informative video - thanks! BTW, I majored in aerospace engineering at one of K-State's rivals - good ol' KU Jayhawkers.

anonymous 4 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

This is helpful for me, thanks for making this video.

anonymous 4 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

Very helpful. I have a Snowflake USB from Blue Microphone that works well. The headset microphones just didn't work for me. Sounded like Sylvester with all of the P, S, and succotash a mouth can produced.

anonymous 4 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

Thanks for the ShowMeDo video on microphones.

anonymous 4 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

A good idea to consider this for future ShowMeDoers, a useful contribution, and a clear and well-paced delivery. Thank you.

anonymous 4 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

Great experiment. Will make sure I use my USB mic for recording.

anonymous 4 months ago

Three low cost microphones for screencasting

very interesting, I am ready to start a few of these myself and appreciate the input.

anonymous 5 months ago

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