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A script to log what my GPS tells me

By Bob Mesibov 17/01/2017 Tutorials

I carry a Garmin Etrex 10 when I go bug-collecting. It's a handheld GPS receiver without many frills, and I only use it to record the latitude and longitude of each of my collecting sites as a waypoint. At the start of a field trip I delete all previous waypoints. When I do this, the trip's…

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Eek! My rounding is biased!

By Bob Mesibov 07/12/2016 Tutorials

I've written several BASH scripts that use GNU AWK's printf function to round off decimal numbers. Now I've learned that the rounding is biased, and I need to re-do the scripts. For me the desirable way to round off a decimal is to round up if the bit to be discarded is greater than one half, and…

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Scripting a DNA sequence viewer

By Bob Mesibov 08/11/2016 Tutorials

SANITY WARNING: Please don't read this article unless you're a compulsive shell scripter, like me. Seriously. There are some excellent FOSS sequence viewers in the distro repositories, with great GUIs and lots of features. Why would you want to build a less capable viewer that only works in a…

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Hunting gremlin characters

By Bob Mesibov 21/10/2016 Tutorials

When cleaning UTF-8 text files I sometimes come across invisible characters that I call 'gremlins'. These aren't the usual non-printing characters, like whitespace and (horizontal) tab, which are non-printing characters I expect to find in the plain text files I work with. Gremlins are weird things…

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Banana Pi BPI-F3 Single Board Computer Running Linux: Power Consumption

For this article in this series, I’ll focus on the power consumption of the Banana Pi BPI-F3. I’ll see how this board compares to a few other single board computers.

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Secretless Broker: Open-source tool connects apps securely without passwords or keys

Secretless Broker is an open-source connection broker that eliminates the need for client applications to manage secrets when accessing target services like databases, web services, SSH endpoints, or other TCP-based systems.

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TEAMGROUP PD20 Mini External SSD Review

Discover the TEAMGROUP PD20 Mini External SSD in our detailed review. Explore its performance, design, and features that make it a top choice for storage.

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Chapter #18: How to Manage Containers Using Podman and Skopeo in RHEL

Discover how to effectively manage containers with Podman and Skopeo in RHEL. Enhance your containerization skills with our comprehensive guide.

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10 Linux Interview Questions with Examples – Part 3

Discover essential Linux interview questions with detailed examples in Part 3 of our series. Prepare effectively and boost your chances of success!

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Steam’s June Client Update Brings Proton Default on Linux

Discover how Steam's June Client Update enhances Linux gaming with Proton as the default. Explore improved performance and compatibility for your favorite titles.

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Ubuntu 24.10 Nears Its End of Life

Ubuntu 24.10 is approaching its end of life. Discover essential information on updates, support timelines, and migration options for a smooth transition.

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Orange Pi R2S Single Board Computer Running Linux: Introduction

Discover the Orange Pi R2S, a powerful single board computer running Linux. Explore its features, capabilities, and how it can enhance your projects.

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How to Install ‘atop’ to Monitor Real-Time System Performance

Discover how to install 'atop' for real-time system performance monitoring. Follow our step-by-step guide to optimize your system's efficiency today.

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No More Copr Needed to Install TUXEDO Software on Fedora

Discover how to install TUXEDO Software on Fedora without the need for copr. Simplify your setup process and enhance your Linux experience today!

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