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Commands List: W

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w
Prints a summary of current system activity.
wait
Waits until the termination of a process ID.
wall
Writes a message to all users that are logged in.
watch
Observes a program that may be untrustworthy.
wc
Counts the number of lines, words, and bytes in a file.
what
Displays identifying information in files.
whatis
Describes what function a command performs.
whatnow
Invokes a prompting interface for draft disposition.
whereis
Locates source, binary, or manual for program.
which
Locates a program file, including aliases and paths (the csh (C shell) command only).
who
Identifies the users currently logged in.
whoami
Displays your login name.
whois
Identifies a user by user ID or alias.
whom
Manipulates Message Handler (MH) Messages.
write
Sends messages to other users on the system.
writesrv
Allows users to send messages to and receive messages from a remote system.
wtmpfix
Manipulates connect-time accounting records by correcting date and time stamp inconsistencies.
wump
Starts the hunt the wumpus game.

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