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Command Location and Identification Tools: A Comprehensive Guide

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A comprehensive guide covering five essential Unix command location tools: which, type, whereis, command, and hash. Learn to identify command types, find executable paths, locate documentation, bypass shell functions, and manage command cache for effective system administration and troubleshooting.