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BLADE OS 5.0 Command Reference
BMD00142, November 2009 Preface
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Typographic Conventions
The following table describes the typographic styles used in this book.
Table 1 Typographic Conventions
Typeface or
Symbol
Meaning Example
AaBbCc123 This type is used for names of
commands, files, and directories used
within the text.
View the readme.txt file.
It also depicts on-screen computer output
and prompts.
Main#
AaBbCc123 This bold type appears in command
examples. It shows text that must be
typed in exactly as shown.
Main# sys
<AaBbCc123> This italicized type appears in command
examples as a parameter placeholder.
Replace the indicated text with the
appropriate real name or value when
using the command. Do not type the
brackets.
To establish a Telnet session, enter:
host# telnet <IP address>
This also shows book titles, special
terms, or words to be emphasized.
Read your User’s Guide thoroughly.
[ ] Command items shown inside brackets
are optional and can be used or excluded
as the situation demands. Do not type the
brackets.
host# ls [-a]