what's up guys?

jeff0000 · Post time 2019-09-25 05:45:38

and respond to the prompt for the root password.

jeff0000 · Post time 2019-09-25 05:51:12

This article introduces many of the most useful line commands for system discovery.

jeff0000 · Post time 2019-09-25 07:40:55

The quick reference chart at the end summarizes them.

jeff0000 · Post time 2019-09-25 07:57:30

Hardware overview

jeff0000 · Post time 2019-09-25 08:11:56

There are several line commands that will give you a comprehensive overview of your computer's hardware.

jeff0000 · Post time 2019-09-25 08:33:56

The inxi command lists details about your system, CPU, graphics, audio, networking, drives, partitions, sensors, and more.

jeff0000 · Post time 2019-09-25 08:40:40

Forum participants often ask for its output when they're trying to help others solve problems.

jeff0000 · Post time 2019-09-25 09:20:39

It's a standard diagnostic for problem-solving:

jeff0000 · Post time 2019-09-25 09:42:58

inxi -Fxz

jeff0000 · Post time 2019-09-25 09:45:53

The -F flag means you'll get full output, x adds details, and z masks out personally identifying information like MAC and IP addresses.