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Linux
1 When programs like vi first came along, terminals had a predefined size: usually 80 columns and...
The find command is a powerful and flexible tool to locate files under a path.
Let the kernel generate random numbers for you using 'getrandom.'
You can create your own programs that use a text user interface to control the screen.
Check spelling at the command line like old-school Unix with this cool script.
My recent task involved assisting a healthcare professional in upgrading their computer system. The goal was to...
The base64 command converts binary data to ASCII data so that it can be transmitted as text....
I use these Xfce Terminal features all the time to work at the command line.
1 You may have heard that Linux and Unix computers give you the ability to control a...
The basename command is a GNU core utility for UNIX and UNIX-like systems, and is designed to...
If you need to do a task on a regular schedule, explore how you can use crontab...
How do you know what to automate first on your network? Here are three steps to put...
Use these commands to generate random numbers for a fun math quiz game.
With QEMU and FreeDOS, you can run your favorite DOS applications and games.
Using metacharacters on the Linux command line is a great way to enhance productivity.
Early in my Linux...