Command Line: Text Editors Editors for the shell
Jul 03, 2008More is not always better, especially at the command line. Lean text editors such as nano, JOE, and ee fit Linux novices and experts alike.
more »Command Line: Environmental Variables Make your self at home
Jul 02, 2008Environmental variables give users the ability to set up the command line to suit their own needs.
more »Command Line: Data Flow Redirecting input and output
Jul 01, 2008Working in the shell has many benefits. Pipelines, redirectors, and chains of commands give users almost infinite options.
more »Command Line: Bash Prompt Configuring the Bash prompt
Jun 20, 2008Color-coding your prompt may help avoid configuration errors and data loss. We’ll show you how to design your own custom shell prompt with color and control sequences.
more »Bluetooth with GPRS Using your mobile phone as a wireless modem
Jun 09, 2008
If your mobile phone contract includes GPRS mobile Internet service,
you can use a Bluetooth phone as a wireless modem for your Linux
portable computer.
Load Average Understanding load averages and stretch factors
Oct 26, 2007What is the real meaning of those little “load average” values in the output of shell commands like procinfo and uptime, and what can you do with these numbers?
more »Bash Tuning Script tuning in Bash
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more »Scripting Secrets Intro New tools and techniques for scripting in Linux
Feb 28, 2006Even the experts know there is always more to learn about scripting. In this month's cover story, we'll show you the Google Maps API, a networking framework for Python, and some other fine tools.
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