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11 Jan 2008 2 minutes read
FB4 Sudo Tutorial
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Sudo Tutorial

sudo allows you to run a Unix command as a different user. Using /etc/sudoers file to confirm what privileges are …

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02 Jan 2008 2 minutes read
FB4 Find Compiler Version in Unix
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Find Compiler Version in Unix

Finding the compiler version in your Unix system should be the first step before you attempt to compile any package from …

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21 Dec 2007 1 minutes read
FB4 Tee: Replicate Standard Output
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Tee: Replicate Standard Output

Now and then I come across a situation when I need to run a script or a Unix command and would like to not only see the …

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20 Nov 2007 2 minutes read
FB4 Script: Save Your Session Log
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Script: Save Your Session Log

If you ever need to save the history of your Unix shell session, one of the easiest ways to do it is to use the script …

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25 Sep 2007 5 minutes read
FB4 Unix File Types
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Unix File Types

In Unix systems, there are 6 file types. Below I will give a very short description of each.

How to find out the type of …

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28 Aug 2007 2 minutes read
FB4 Ubuntu: Using Sudo to Grant User Privileges
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Ubuntu: Using Sudo to Grant User Privileges

If you have used your fresh Ubuntu install for longer than half an hour, chances are that you’ve discovered the …

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