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How to use Ctrl-r to rerun prior commands
In this video, we're going to take a look at how you can search for commands in your command history -- in reverse order – and then rerun one.
Resizing images on the Linux command line
The convert command (part of ImageMagick) can change the resolution of image files faster than you can count to F in hex.
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How to use the grep command
In this video, we're going to take a look at the grep command and some of the things you can do with it.
How to quickly make minor changes to complex Linux commands
Linux provides a number of easy ways to move back and forth on the command line, make minor changes, and execute the altered command.
Taking advantage of the grep command's many options
The grep command offers interesting options to help you find what you want from text files.
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How to use the netstat-s command
In this Linux tip, we’re going to look at the netstat -s command that displays network statistics. The numbers reflect activity since the system’s last boot so some counts will change fairly frequently.
Four ways to view files and file permissions on Linux
Viewing the content of files and examining access permissions and such are very different options. This post examines a number of ways to look at files on Linux.
Exploring bash builtins on Linux
Here's how to learn about the many bash builtins you might be unfamiliar with.
IBM offers bare metal LinuxONE instances through the cloud
IBM LinuxONE Bare Metal Servers let enterprises get the hardware of a mainframe for their own Linux environments via an off-premises IaaS model.
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How to use the df -Th command
In this Linux tip, we’re going to look at the df -Th command. It provides details on your file systems but, unlike du -h, it adds the file system type – a good thing to take a look at from time to time and understand.
Understanding Linux file system types
Linux systems use a variety of file systems with very different strengths and benefits.
SONiC test lab gains industry support
Open Network Experience Center (ONE Center) for SONiC is being run by Aviz Networks with support from Cisco, Nvidia, Open Compute project, Supermicro, and others.
How to create netstat aliases to help focus on network activity
The netstat command can display an overwhelming amount of network statistics. Ready to make your focus a little easier with a series of aliases?
Using the Linux ncdu command to view your disk usage
The ncdu command provides a convenient way to review files and the disk space being used on Linux systems, but the file sizes may appear a little strange at first.
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How to evaluate arguments that are used with bash scripts
In this Linux tip, we’re going to check out how you can look at, count and evaluate arguments that are used with bash scripts.
Verifying bash script arguments
Check out how you can ensure that proper arguments are passed to your bash scripts.
Recording your commands on the Linux command line
Linux offers a couple of easy ways to record commands you type so that you can review or rerun them.
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