Help, Unix-Style: VuMan
VuMan is a Mac OS X graphical user interface to the main system of Unix software
documentation, the man page. Man
pages are concise but thorough descriptions of the functionality and methods
of the various Unix command-line programs; there may be hundreds of such programs
installed on a Unix or Linux system. Man pages are typically accessed in the
Unix terminal by typing the phrase "man program," with "program" being the
specific name of the Unix tool you are trying to learn more about.
VuMan provides a friendlier interface to the Unix man page system.
It links together a number of Unix command-line tools to make
searching, reading, and printing man page documentation a simple task.
Why VuMan?
VuMan compared to Terminal and other man page viewers:
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Clean, uncluttered interface: man pages are easy to read.
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Search, browse, display, and jump to new man pages in a single window.
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Print man pages.
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Thorough, searchable user documentation via the "Help" menu.
Installing VuMan
To install VuMan, download the latest version. It can be installed anywhere on your machine. Earlier insallations can be moved to the trash.
Current Version: 2.2
Requirements: Mac OS X 10.4