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How To Use Bash Parameter Substitution Like A Pro

Posted: 20 Feb 2018 01:29 PM PST


This guide shows you how to use parameter expansion modifiers to transform Bash shell variables for your scripting needs.

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How To Run Multiple SSH Command On Remote Machine And Exit Safely

Posted: 20 Feb 2018 01:27 PM PST


How do I run multiple commands in bash on a remote Unix or Linux server? What is the best way to SSH in and run various unix commands in a bash shell?

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Delete all root mail / inbox on Linux / Unix from a shell prompt

Posted: 20 Feb 2018 01:25 PM PST


I do not want to disable email facility but just wanted to get rid of all root emails. How do I delete root user mails (mailbox) file in Linux or Unix like system?

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How to use Chomper Internet blocker for Linux to increase productivity

Posted: 20 Feb 2018 03:58 AM PST

Chomper is a free and open source Python cli for Linux desktop. It lets you block access to distracting websites for specified periods of time. The program is intended to help you with issues being productive on a desktop due to Internet distractions. One can set a period to block websites. Until that timer expires, you will be unable to access sites.

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