Discover the possibilities of the /proc folder

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on Feb 15, 2008 11:20 AM EDT
Linux.com; By Federico Kereki
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The /proc directory is a strange beast. It doesn't really exist, yet you can explore it. Its zero-length files are neither binary nor text, yet you can examine and display them. This special directory holds all the details about your Linux system, including its kernel, processes, and configuration parameters. By studying the /proc directory, you can learn how Linux commands work, and you can even do some administrative tasks.

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