What is the purpose of the 'what is' command in a Linux environment?
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The video tutorial explains three types of help commands in Linux: 'what is', '--help', and 'man'. 'What is' provides a brief description of a command, '--help' offers a more detailed explanation, and 'man' gives a comprehensive manual. The tutorial demonstrates how to use these commands with examples like 'LS', 'CD', and 'PWD', highlighting their different outputs and purposes.
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How do you use the 'command --help' syntax in Linux?
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Explain the difference between the outputs of 'what is CD' and 'what is PWD'.
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What does the 'LS --help' command display?
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Describe the function of the CHMOD command in Linux.
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What information does the 'man' command provide?
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What is your favorite help command and why?
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