Darwin Terminal

Mindcrime · Mindcrime #1 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 05:08 PM

hello, i mostly use my mac for video editing, but today i started looking in the utilities folder, i found the terminal utility i have heard things about it, but i don't know how to use, or what can i do with it, so if anyone can shed some light ill be really thank full, ik really want to use my mac to the full potentiall

thanks

metalsam · metalsam #2 (**permalink**)

06-11-2007, 07:27 PM

You can edit any system file you want with. Works almost exactly the same as the linux terminal if youve ver used that. Similar to DOS on a PC, but pimped out on steroids.

Mindcrime · Mindcrime #3 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 12:29 AM

ohh, is there any web, that can give me a crash course and some stuff that i can do and explain it?

edit system files, like what for example?
thanks!

metalsam · metalsam #4 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 06:15 AM

Literally ANY text file you want to, including those you cant access from finder. I wouldnt recomend it unless you really know what your doing though

As for tutorials I knew of a few good web links, but Ive forgotten them. Do a google / wiki and you should find out some stuff on it.

cradom · cradom #5 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 12:01 PM

Here are a couple places to check out:
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Bash-Prompt-HOWTO/
http://www.dotfiles.com/

DoubleCap · DoubleCap #6 (**permalink**)

06-12-2007, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindcrime

hello, i mostly use my mac for video editing, but today i started looking in the utilities folder, i found the terminal utility i have heard things about it, but i don't know how to use, or what can i do with it, so if anyone can shed some light ill be really thank full, ik really want to use my mac to the full potentiall

thanks

I use the terminal a lot when I write C++ programs. I compile my programs through the terminal.

In general, you can use it for a whole variety of things. Some cool things you should check out (assuming you dont know them already):

type "say hello" - and someone will say hello (be sure your sound is on)
type "banner yourname" - and it'll display a banner of your name
type "uptime" - it'll display your uptime
type "ls -l" to see a listing of whats in your directory
type "clear" to clear the terminal window

and the list goes on...

rman · rman #7 (**permalink**)

06-13-2007, 12:49 AM

The terminal application is just a UNIX window where you can run UNIX commands. You learn can learn UNIX by looking at a site like: UNIX Tutorial for Beginners.

jonnyd · jonnyd #8 (**permalink**)

06-16-2007, 10:27 AM

I find editing system files using terminal is a bit of a fiddly exercise. It's much easier to use textwrangler or something.

The line editors these shells use are always state of the art circa 1978 . . .

sudo pico /etc/httpd.conf or click the shortcut on my dock . . . hmm.

cradom #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 14, 2004 Location: South-East Texas Posts: 1,806 Mac Specs: 21in Dual core 3 ghz iMac, 13in Macbook - Mountain Lion on both	06-12-2007, 12:01 PM Here are a couple places to check out: http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Bash-Prompt-HOWTO/ http://www.dotfiles.com/ Craig in Texas ---You did WHAT!? Close the Terminal and step away slowly.
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rman #7 (permalink)
Inactive Staff Member Since: Dec 24, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12,591 Mac Specs: 2 x 3.0GHz Quad-Core, 6GB OS X 10.6.8 \| 15in MacBook Pro 2.2GHz OS X 10.6.8 \| 64GB iPad 2 WiFi	06-13-2007, 12:49 AM The terminal application is just a UNIX window where you can run UNIX commands. You learn can learn UNIX by looking at a site like: UNIX Tutorial for Beginners. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain!
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Mindcrime #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 08, 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 18 Mac Specs: Dual G5 2Ghz, Ibook G3 800mhz	06-11-2007, 05:08 PM hello, i mostly use my mac for video editing, but today i started looking in the utilities folder, i found the terminal utility i have heard things about it, but i don't know how to use, or what can i do with it, so if anyone can shed some light ill be really thank full, ik really want to use my mac to the full potentiall thanks
	QUOTE Thanks

metalsam #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 14, 2007 Posts: 101 Mac Specs: 1.67ghz powerbook G4, 1GB RAM, 100GB HD.	06-11-2007, 07:27 PM You can edit any system file you want with. Works almost exactly the same as the linux terminal if youve ver used that. Similar to DOS on a PC, but pimped out on steroids.
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metalsam #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 14, 2007 Posts: 101 Mac Specs: 1.67ghz powerbook G4, 1GB RAM, 100GB HD.	06-12-2007, 06:15 AM Literally ANY text file you want to, including those you cant access from finder. I wouldnt recomend it unless you really know what your doing though As for tutorials I knew of a few good web links, but Ive forgotten them. Do a google / wiki and you should find out some stuff on it.
	QUOTE Thanks

jonnyd #8 (permalink)
Member Since: May 10, 2007 Posts: 502 Mac Specs: Mac pro quad 2.66 / G5 1.8	06-16-2007, 10:27 AM I find editing system files using terminal is a bit of a fiddly exercise. It's much easier to use textwrangler or something. The line editors these shells use are always state of the art circa 1978 . . . sudo pico /etc/httpd.conf or click the shortcut on my dock . . . hmm.
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