UNIX Basic commands: whois
The whois command searches for the person, login, handle, or organization called name.
Syntax
The syntax for the whois command is:
whois [option] name
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -h host | Searches on host name called host. |
Example
whois tech
* Please note that there are many flavors of UNIX, so if in doubt, consult your man pages.
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