See mac os x computer reboot, shutdown settings tab. An az index of the apple macos command line macos bash afconvert audio file convert afinfo audio file info afplay audio file play airport manage apple airport alias create an alias alloc list used and free memory apropos search the whatis database for strings asr apple software restore atsutil font registration system utility awk find and replace text within files b basename convert a. Holding down the command key lets you select multiple files in the mac os x finder that are nonadjacent, making it easy to select groups of files that. You can now control your mac and execute terminal commands remotely, a real plus. Glulx entry points by emily short the inform 7 extensions library. In the gui, you can easily click the apple menu at the top left of your screen, and choose about this mac. Mac keyboard shortcuts by pressing certain key combinations, you can do things that normally need a mouse, trackpad, or other input device. Eight terminal utilities every os x command line user. Its also the medium for many commands that arent accessible using the gui. Replace username with the username youd use to log into os x and remoteaddress with the ip address given to you in the sharing pane. These commands are designed to make you make look cooler, act quicker or.
Mac os x is a rocksolid system thats beautifully designed. Installing packages from the command line mac os x hints. There are a few ways to determine what version of osx you are on. Inform games which have been compiled to run on the glulx virtual machine.
Learning about these maconly programs can make you more productive on the command line and help you bridge the gap between unix and your mac. This wikihow teaches you how to open the terminal command prompt application in macos using launchpad, spotlight, or finder. Commands or command parameters that you might type, along with other text that normally appears in a terminal window, are shown in this font. The media access control mac address is the worldwide unique id of a network adapter. Glulx is similar to the zmachine, but designed to remove some limitations of that. Run type ll to see where the ll command is coming from. By pressing certain key combinations, you can do things that normally need a mouse, trackpad, or other input device. To log into your mac on another mac, execute the command. You enter commands in the left window, and your twin performs analogous actions in the right.
Scripts that you run on an agent for mac os x using the tasks execute mac os x command cannot include reboot and shutdown commands. Windows offers various ways to find the mac address. I want to move the files to the usersshared folder so other users can access them. Maccompatible keyboard has a command key, not windows directions. The mac os x ide will not play sounds ingame, so if we are developing a soundrich game on.
I sometimes need to install updates remotely on a server i maintain. Glulx replacement command is some indexed text that varies. Diagnose mac networking problems with these three commands. There are several advantages to using terminal to accomplish some tasks its usually quicker, for example. I have intentionally omitted long bash scripts and applescripts and focussed instead on small useful commands that can be plugged into bigger scripts or used on their own enjoy. Then create a directory that will contain all the files that you want included in the dmg file.
The basic build and installation of the x11 emacs application uses the commandsconfigure withx make sudo make install carbon emacs for emacs ln command and mac os x applications i have an application hardwired to read 4 files with specific names, in a specific location. Around 1996, nelson rewrote inform from first principles to create version 6 or inform 6. It is also a good way to destroy you system because you screwed something up. Nsis is particularly convenient in that it can be run on mac or linux. Best of all, you can combine these commands with the many other terminal commands you already know. In order to use it, however, youll need to get to grips with its basic commands and functions. Kirk mcelhearn is a coauthor of mastering mac os x, tiger edition sybex, 2005. So now each time before you build a new distribution with the above commands. To use a keyboard shortcut, press and hold one or more modifier keys and then press the last key of the shortcut. I already knew about the command line version of softwareupdate, but i was looking for a way to install packages. The tag labeled with ether will most likely be your mac address. Zcode, the format used by infocom in the 1980s for games including zork and trinity, as well as new games written using the inform language. How to distribute inform glulx games as standalone apps ifwiki. Also unlike the zmachine, it has native support for glk io, so game files can use any capability glk provides.
The interpreter itself is not part of the game, although it may provide shortcuts to make the playing more convenient. This command also fetches the quixe submodule which will live in the quixe directory. Shift key, for instance, starts your mac in safe mode, and c or c starts up. Determine os x version from the command line example. Inform is a programming language and design system for interactive fiction originally created in 1993 by graham nelson. The mac os x command line is a clear, concise, tutorialstyle introduction to all the major functionality provided by the command line. Zoom for mac os x, now with glulx, tads and hugo support. If you want to codesign the mac version, you currently have to do it manually between the b.
Ht1526 you cant empty the trash or move a file to the trash. Per the windows and linux threads, what commands do you find most useful in mac os x server or client. This is a text based application that can only be run from the command line. Commandline interface provided by unix and mac os x is called a shell a shell. Unlike the zmachine, it uses 32bit data and addresses, so it can handle game files up to four gigabytes long. Thanks to reader feedback, ive written about a few more commands in a followup post.
That usually involves going through tons of system preferences panes and app settingsbut it doesnt have to. Lectrote is quixe wrapped up as an app for macos, windows, and linux. Alternatively itll be in your network settings under system preferences. Here are a bunch of mac terminal commands sorted into general categories. I dont know why dudley keeps trying to find himself, i found him years ago. On a computer with just a wireless connection, en0 will have your wifi settings. For example, you can use the doit command to get things done. How to change os xs annoying default settings using terminal. Restoring mac os x using command line ask different. Im trying to write a script to automate installing the balthisar ghostscript network printer package, and. Terminal gives you access to the unix part of macos so you can manage. Together with supporting libraries and applications, it forms the x11. Golly, it looks like the file command on my mac can identify these. The output of type ll gives you the definition of the alias, or you can look for it in your shell configuration file.
What i have done is crawl the web look of the top 50 terminal commands. Clicking on the version xyz text will reveal the build number if youre writing a script though, you may wish to access this programmatically. Mac os x command execute use the task execute mac os x command to run commands on agents running on mac os x configuration. Today, carmen goes over 5 useful terminal commands for mac os x. You need the mac address for a variety of management tasksfor instance, if you have to restrict access to your wifi network to specific devices or assign images to computers in the windows deployment services wds. To use any of these key combinations, press and hold the keys immediately after pressing the power button to turn on your mac, or after your mac begins to restart. An interpreter or terp, for short is an application program app which reads a story file and presents the game contained inside that file to the player. Zoom is a zmachine interpreter, designed to play games released by infocom in the 1980s, and more recently, games compiled by the inform compiler. This is great for customizing your mac and unveiling hidden features. To do this, we set the value of glulx replacement command to whatever string of. Mac startup key combinations learn about the mac features and tools that you can access by holding down one or more keys during startup. So, ive mac mini a, mac mini b and a nas all connected to the same network. Peter cook this series is designed to help you learn more about the mac os x command line. Infocom in the 1980s, and more recently, games compiled by the inform compiler.
Your mac and os x have a variety of startup keys and key combinations you can use to affect how the device starts up. Ive tried using terminal commands such as hdiutil and asr to restore the image but i guess im missing something. When setting up a new mac, there can be a bunch of settings that need to be changed in order to get the system running the way you like it. Many interpreters allow the player to enter commands i. Versions 1 through 5 were released between 1993 and 1996. This installs gargoyle, the game file, and shortcuts to tie them together. Inform can generate programs designed for the zcode or glulx virtual machines.