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Building sequences of numbers on the command line

By Bob Mesibov 13/01/2015 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 25/10/2014 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 21/09/2014 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 02/09/2014 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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Proxmox Backup Server 3.4 Brings Performance and Sync Enhancements

The new Proxmox Backup Server 3.4 boosts performance with optimized garbage collection, better offsite sync filters, and improved tape backup throughput.

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PinePods is a Rust-based podcast management system

PinePods is a Rust-based podcast management system that supports multiple users and relies on a central database with clients to connect to it.

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A Beginners Guide To Convert A PDF File To Markdown (With Images) In Linux

This guide will show you how to do it using poppler-utils and pandoc, two powerful open-source tools used for document processing.

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PipeWire 1.4.2 Adds Extra MIDI Checks to Avoid 100% CPU Usage on Older Kernels

This release improves handling of set_format results from v4l2 and adds the missing –channel-map long option for pw-loopback.

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10 Free and Open Source Game Engines – Part 3

Let’s explore these additional 10 game engines. For each engine we have compiled its own portal page, a full description with an in-depth analysis of its features, a screen shot of the program in action, together with links to relevant resources.

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Cardo is a GUI Podcast Client Written in TypeScript

Discover Cardo, a powerful GUI podcast client built with TypeScript. Enjoy seamless navigation and an intuitive interface for all your podcast needs.

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Rust, Linux and Cloud Native Computing

Dive into the world of Rust, Linux, and Cloud Native Computing. Access expert insights, guides, and tools to elevate your programming and cloud solutions.

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OpenSSL 3.5 Released with Support for PQC Algorithms, Server-Side QUIC

OpenSSL 3.5 is here! Explore its new features, including robust support for post-quantum cryptography algorithms to strengthen your security protocols.

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17 Best Free and Open Source Linux MySQL Tools

Discover the 17 best free and open source Linux MySQL tools to enhance your database management. Boost efficiency and streamline your workflow today!

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How to View and Edit a Host File Location in Linux

Learn how to view and edit the host file location in Linux with our step-by-step guide. Simplify your network management today!

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