tkman

Another useful tool is the manual browser called tkman. You can start up this manual browser by running the command at the shell prompt:

        % tkman &

You enter the name of the manual page you wish to read in the box at the top of the window. tkman enables you to select which manual page you wish to read if there are several with that name. You can also search for text within a manual page. You can also do apropos searches. Have a look at the manual page for tkman for more details.

You will probably find it tough going reading the online manual. It takes time to get used to the language and format in which the information is presented. Try to persevere, it will become easier as your knowledge and understanding develop.

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Loc Van Huynh 2007-03-15