1.7. Document Conventions

This document uses the following conventions

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Warnings

Caution

Don't run with scissors!

Hint

Tip

Warm jar lids under the hot tap to loosen them.

Notes

Note

Dear John...

Information requiring special attention

Warning

Read this or the cat gets it.

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