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Building sequences of numbers on the command line

 By Bob Mesibov Tutorials

There are two easy-to-use tools for generating numerical sequences. 'Brace expansion' is a BASH shell built-in, while the seq command is included in the GNU/Linux 'coreutils' package. Each tool has its peculiarities and advantages, as shown below. Simple sequences One difference between the two…

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Memo - Note Taking, Unix-style

 By Andrew Powell Reviews

We all take notes in various ways. Whether it's old fashioned sticky notes littering the front of your PC monitor, an app on your smartphone or simply using your brain to take a 'mental note' (if your memory is that good!), it's a useful activity. How about note taking on the command-line? And in a…

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The header line: how to add, delete and ignore it

 By Bob Mesibov Tutorials

In a plain-text table, the first or header line usually contains the names of the fields. In this article I've pulled together a variety of ways to add and delete a header, and also how to do things with the rest of the table while leaving the header intact as the first line in the file. Add a…

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Joining Tables on the Command-Line

 By Bob Mesibov Tutorials

This article compares 3 different ways to join tables on a common field. All 3 work OK on small tables, but there's a big difference in speed when the tables to be joined are large, as shown below. Table joining isn't something you need to do if you store data in a simple, flat-file database like a…

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OBS Studio 31.0.4 Hotfix Squashes Cross-Platform Crashes and Freezes

Discover the latest OBS Studio 31.0.4 hotfix that resolves cross-platform crashes and freezes, enhancing your streaming experience. Update now for smoother performance!

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Wine 10.11 Released with NTSync Prep and Fixes for Over 25 Bugs

Discover the latest Wine 10.11 release featuring Ntsync prep and fixes for over 25 bugs. Enhance your experience with improved performance and stability.

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Oracle Linux 10 Released, This Is What’s New

Discover the latest features and enhancements in Oracle Linux 10. Explore what's new and how it can benefit your enterprise environment today.

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The Year of the European Union Linux Desktop May Finally Arrive

Discover what could be the pivotal year for the European Union Linux desktop, transforming user experience and fostering innovation across the continent.

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This City Is Dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for Onlyoffice and Linux – Here’s Why

Discover why this city is transitioning from Microsoft Office and Windows to OnlyOffice and Linux. Explore the benefits and implications of this bold move.

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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: June 23rd, 2025

Discover the latest in Linux news with the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for June 23rd, 2025. Stay updated on trends, releases, and community highlights.

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IPFire Linux Firewall Now Ships with Support for the WireGuard VPN Protocol

Discover the latest IPFire Linux Firewall update featuring support for the WireGuard VPN protocol, enhancing your network security and performance.

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qBittorrent 5.1.1 Open-Source BitTorrent Client Improves Wayland Support

Discover the latest qBittorrent 5.1.1, an open-source BitTorrent client with enhanced Wayland support for a smoother downloading experience.

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Firefox 140 ESR Web Browser Is Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New

Discover the stability and security of Firefox 140 ESR, designed for businesses and organizations. Experience reliable browsing with long-term support.

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PipeWire 1.4.6 Adds New Option to Disable RAOP, Improves the ALSA Plugin

Discover the latest PipeWire 1.4.6 update, featuring a new option to disable RAOP. Enhance your audio experience with this essential upgrade.

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