Linux manual sections
The linux manual is sectioned into different parts.
| Man section | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | User commands and programs |
| 2 | System calls |
| 3 | Library functions |
| 4 | Special files |
| 5 | File formats and conventions |
| 6 | Games and amusements |
| 7 | Standards and conventions |
| 8 | System administration commands |
| 9 | Kernel routines |