Terminal is used for different types of tasks, most of which are system configuration that may assist an individual in the long run. Some of the system alterations are such as changing the date on a system and other tasks. This terminal can be assumed to be easy to use and utilized by anyone who is capable of backspacing and typing. There are although crafty shortcuts, which can make life a bit easier:
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Some basic commands for Linux.
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Moving around a terminal window and editing the text that is typed.
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Various ways for opening a terminal, working with numerous terminals, and so on.
Starting a terminal
In Gnome (Ubuntu)
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Terminal is opened at Applications Menu> Accessories> Terminal.
In Xfce (Xubuntu)
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Located at Applications Menu> System> Terminal.
In KDE (Kubuntu)
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This terminal can be found at KMenu> System> Terminal Program (Konsole).
Using the terminal
Browse the Internet
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The fastest browser available on the Mac operating system is undoubtedly Links. This though does not load any Flash movies, animations or pictures, but it is an ideal browser for connections that have low bandwidth and simply used for reading Online
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After downloading and installing the Mac OS X installer package, simply open the Terminal and type links. Visit http://www.lowendmac.com/ to go to Low End Mac only in text mode. Make use of the up and down arrows for scrolling along the links on a page and press return to follow a highlighted link.
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Pressing the G key will enable a URL box to come up if there is the need to browse to another location. The Q key exits Links. There us a list of all shortcuts that can be obtained when the escape key is pressed, whereby a menu bar will be available together with every option and the keyboard equivalent.
Making a Remote Mac Sing
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Doing this requires that one be logged on as an administrator on a remote Mac with Remote Login enabled (SSH). Making an assumption that a friend or colleague meets the said requirements can be a joke played on this colleague.
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To do this in the Terminal, begin by login in remotely to the system by making use of ssh<username>@<remote Mac’s IP address or hostname>.
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When logged in, enter the command: – sudo osascript-e “set Volume 20″. After this press return, which sends back an AppleScript so that the volume is set to a volume that is audible enough.
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Then enter the suda osascript -e command and type anything. The sound that follows is very hilarious.
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The Terminal can also be used to alter a calendar and many other items that are compatible to the commands.