The lshal command lists all devices the hardware abstraction layer (HAL) knows about, which should be most hardware on your system.
lshal Command OPtions
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -m, –monitor | Print changes emitted by the hald daemon. |
| -s, –short | Short output. |
| -t, –tree | Display the devices organized in a tree. |
| -u, –show | Show only the given UDI (Unique Device Identifier). |
| -h, –help | Print out usage. |
| -V, –version | Print the version. |
lshal Command Examples
1. To list HAL devices:
# lshal
2. To print changes emitted by the hald daemon:
# lshal -m # lshal --monitor
3. To get the short output:
# lshal -s # lshal --short
4. To display the devices organized in a tree:
# lshal -t # lshal --tree
5. To show only the given UDI:
# lshal -u # lshal --show
6. To print out usage:
# lshal -h # lshal --help
7. To print the version:
# lshal -V # lshal --version