1.9. Document Conventions

This document uses the following conventions

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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 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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