🖥️whereis

➡️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 whereis command with important options and switches using examples.

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# The whereis command shows in output locations of the binary, source, and manual page files for a command.

whereis ls
ls: /bin/ls /usr/share/man/man1/ls.1posix.gz /usr/share/man/man1/ls.1.gz

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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 whereis in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for whereis without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for whereis are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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