simple networking question

[Longman, Bill]

> Why does 'man -k ifconfig' say nothing appropriate, even though 'man
> ifconfig' works?

You may not have the database created. You have to (as root, as usual) run
the "makewhatis" command.

<old geezer voice>
Back in the old days, we used to run "catman". And we liked it that way!
</old geezer voice>


Helpful hint #214:

At the bottom of most man pages is a "SEE ALSO" section with man page cross
references. You can spend good portions of your waking hours cross
referencing the pages, but they often yield spectacular jewels of
information.