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Master the Linux bash command line with these 10 shortcuts

August 10, 2005 8:47pm PDT

The unassuming Linux shell program bash hides some powerful tools and shortcuts, 10 of which are outlined in this document.

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Using vi key bindings in bash and zsh

April 14, 2008 6:00am PDT

If you prefer to use vi or vim for command-line editing, you can configure shells to use vi key bindings instead of emacs-style key bindings. Here's how.

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Using arrays in bash

August 8, 2005 7:00am PDT

Learn two ways two declare an array in bash in this Linux tip.

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Keyboard shortcuts in bash and zsh

April 27, 2007 7:00am PDT

Learn these timesaving keyboard shortcuts for working in the bash and zsh shells.

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Cut down on Linux command-line typing with these 10 handy bash aliases

May 14, 2008 11:27am PDT

The Linux desktop may have come a long way, but there are still times when you'll need to use the command line. Luckily, you don't have to type the same commands over and over. Jack Wallen shares...

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Find and bind key sequences in bash

April 25, 2005 5:26pm PDT

Learn how to use keyboard function keys within bash, or any other shell, by binding the key sequences to a particular shell command.

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Linux command line tips: history and HISTIGNORE in Bash

September 3, 2007 3:49pm PDT

If you've worked in the terminal, it's likely you're in some way proficient with the command history features of your shell. There's a lot more functionality than many realise however, and...

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Remote backups with ssh, tar, and bash

May 22, 2006 7:00am PDT

Use ssh, tar, and bash to perform remote backups easily. Vincent Danen gives you some quick tips on how to use them.

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Anatomy of an AWS CloudFormation template

April 8, 2013 8:03am PDT

Nick Hardiman explains what you can expect to see as part of an AWS CloudFormation template. You can modify the template files to customize your web service.

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GUI scripting in bash

July 13, 2010 5:00am PDT

GUI programming for shell scripts, with helper programs like Zenity and kdialog, is much easier to accomplish than GUI programs for other programming environments. Vincent Danen demonstrates what...

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Beginning with BASH, part 3: BASH scripts

February 23, 2000 8:00am PST

Vincent Danen examines the power of BASH scripting and shows you how to combine the many elements of BASH scripting into one program.

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Using the bash command line

November 22, 2000 8:00am PST

Need to get familiar with the fundamentals of the Linux bash command line and the Linux shell? In this Daily Drill Down, Dallas Releford explains these topics plus conditional statements,...

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You're not just a number: Customizing your bash prompt

February 2, 2001 8:00am PST

Customizing your bash prompt is an art that has been taken to many heights. What has come out of this expression is that, as an administrator, you can use prompt customization to your advantage....

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Build Your Skills: BASH for beginners

February 23, 2000 8:00am PST

Learn the basic features of using the BASH shell, the most popular command-line interpreter for Linux.

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Beginning with BASH, part 2: Customizing BASH

February 18, 2000 8:00am PST

Vincent Danen explains how you can customize BASH (Bourne Again Shell) to perform complex tasks easily, without your having to learn new programming languages or fiddle with compilers.

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Personalizing your bash prompt

June 18, 2007 7:42am PDT

Based on my last blog entry, I thought I would give you some tips on personalizing your bash prompt. I've been doing this for a long, long time and I find it makes using your terminal more simple...

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Five tips to make your bash life easier

July 12, 2010 6:43am PDT

A number of tricks and shortcuts can save you time and keystrokes when you're using bash to knock out various chores. Here are five handy tips to get you started.

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Overcome 'baseline bashfulness' with these techniques

October 11, 2011 11:58pm PDT

Some IT project managers are still reluctant to baseline and commit to a schedule. Here's why, and some ideas about how to get past these concerns.

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How do you deal with male bashing in the workplace?

November 9, 2009 5:48am PST

The only male in his workplace is constantly subjected to male bashing by his female co-workers. How should he deal with this? Blogger Toni Bowers says by filing a harassment charge.

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E-consultants bashed? Deja vu all over again

July 14, 2000 7:00am PDT

In his weekly column, Tom Rodenhauser, president and founder of Consulting Information Services, follows trends in e-services and management consulting. This week, he examines Scient's recent...

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