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3 Bash scripting techniques every Linux user should know

There are three facts we can use to our advantage: The option variable ("optvar") stores the option name currently being ...
Linux Journal

Linux Shell Scripting: A Pathway to Automated System Excellence

The command-line interface (CLI) is the cornerstone of interacting with the Linux operating system. It allows users to enter commands directly, offering greater control and flexibility compared to ...
Ars Technica

Bash script + vi search and replace

For starters, I've previously inherited a sizable number of old (FC1 and redhat 7.x) linux boxes. I've also inherited a built-in set up where they check a remote location for an update script, and if ...
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3 good reasons to replace Bash with Zsh

Bash does provide shell completions, but the selection process is stubborn, often requiring me to press the tab key 10 to 15 times to complete a single option. While Zsh's completions are better by ...