How to Use the Free Command in Linux


 
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Old 11-03-2004
How to Use the Free Command in Linux

I know that free command displays memory usages however I like to know how the option and the results when I use this command..
PLease respond ASAP

thanx... I am a newbie.. Smilie
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Old 11-03-2004
u mean disk usages ??

try df , du .... etc

use 'man' pages for more options ;
 
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