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
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