🖥️update-alternatives

➡️This is a command-line reference manual for commands and command combinations that you don’t use often enough to remember it. This cheatsheet explains the update-alternatives command with important options and switches using examples.

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update-alternatives --config pager

update-alternatives --config editor

update-alternatives --list pager

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Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command update-alternatives in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for update-alternatives without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for update-alternatives are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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