🖥️whois

➡️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 whois command with important options and switches using examples.

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whois http://slashdot.org  | awk '/Creation Date/{print $NF}' 
# Get the creation date of a domain. Happy anniversary Slashdot. 

whois $(dig +short towel.blinkenlights\.nl) 
# May not be able to do this much longer. By the way, you can telnet to that hostname too for some ASCII art entertainment.

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

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