Cron useage question

[Scot L. Harris]

On Sat, 2004-08-21 at 23:30, Gene Heskett wrote:

> It helps a lot Rob, as does another comment you made.
> "data and config files" is 'chapter 5'.  My problem is that I don't 
> recall ever having seen a document that defines what the various 
> manpage 'chapters' as you call them, are supposed to represent.
> 
> Where in the manpage info, is this defined so that I might not have to 
> ask what is in retrospect a stupid question that really does have an 
> answer if only *I* knew *where* to look?
> 

There is normally a "see also" section in each man page which lists
other relevant man pages including their section numbers.

I have found that section sometimes more useful than the initial page I
lookup.

apropos is also useful in locating additional man pages that relate to
the topic you are trying to find information on.
 
-- 
Scot L. Harris <webid at cfl.rr.com>