Haven't found answer via google yet... I see various suggestions for installing boot-repair, what's the difference between these:
sudo apt-get install boot-repair
or
sudo apt-get install -y boot-repair
On a similar note, where can a noob find a list of common terminal commands? I've learned a few but am uneducated on how to move and replace a file, will "sudo mv source destination" overwrite a file for me?
SOLVED: What does -y do?
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SOLVED: What does -y do?
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wgn
Re: What does -y do?
-y means assume yes to all prompts, in this case. To find out what options for apt-get mean, type in a terminalMost terminal commands come with a man page
As for CLI cheat sheets, try this old thread http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.p ... eet#p27794
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man apt-getAs for CLI cheat sheets, try this old thread http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.p ... eet#p27794
Re: What does -y do?
Yeow, THAT'S what I call SERVICE! Thanks for being smart, wgn!
And as for my "move and replace" question - a little typing, hit ENTER, and now I know that I can move and overwrite a file by "sudo mv (source) (destination).
I suppose I'd have to first take ownership away from root in some instances... or do sudo su first? Sheesh, it sucks being a noob! heh heh
Thanks again, wgn!
And as for my "move and replace" question - a little typing, hit ENTER, and now I know that I can move and overwrite a file by "sudo mv (source) (destination).
I suppose I'd have to first take ownership away from root in some instances... or do sudo su first? Sheesh, it sucks being a noob! heh heh
Thanks again, wgn!
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Re: What does -y do?
To learn more about using the command line, including things like copying and moving files, this is an excellent introduction: http://en.flossmanuals.net/command-line/. Free to read online, free to download as eBook or PDF, free to print, or you can support the project by buying the book printed.
Re: What does -y do?
Good one, xenopeek... I really need to learn scripting, this'll be a big help. Thanks!
Re: SOLVED: What does -y do?
will "sudo mv source destination" overwrite a file for me?
Yes. But be careful with 'sudo'; you should be able to mv source destination on your own files without the 'sudo', which you should only use with good reasons because you can fry your OS with it.
Yes. But be careful with 'sudo'; you should be able to mv source destination on your own files without the 'sudo', which you should only use with good reasons because you can fry your OS with it.
Please edit your original post title to include [SOLVED] if/when it is solved!
Your data and OS are backed up....right?
Your data and OS are backed up....right?
Re: SOLVED: What does -y do?
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(I swear I'd already have done it if it wasn't for this huge anti-terrorist atmosphere making it unwise for an American to order a fake ID)
You know what I want to do? I want to get a real-looking fake drivers license with a crazy picture like that on it.
(I swear I'd already have done it if it wasn't for this huge anti-terrorist atmosphere making it unwise for an American to order a fake ID)
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Alley Oop
Re: SOLVED: What does -y do?
Try Linux Tutorial http://www.linux-tutorial.info/modules. ... pageid=224
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