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IBM developerWorks: A programmer’s Linux-oriented setup – Optimizing your machine for your needs

[ Thanks to Kellie
for this link. ]

“After customizing tcsh, Enlightenment, Eterm, and Emacs for a
Java and Perl-oriented programming environment, Teodor shows us the
configuration of his desktop in Linux. It is optimized for a Java
and Perl programming setup, but doubtless other programmers will
find many useful tips.”

“A few years ago, I began building my programming environment in
UNIX. I’m still not done! What I present here is a snapshot of my
environment, but please understand that it is neither finished nor
perfect. You should never stop improving your computing
environment. Tinkering is fun, and you will probably learn
something new in the process.”

“All the errors are mine, but I owe thanks to the many people
who have helped me over the years. (There are too many to name.) If
it weren’t for their help, in person and on newsgroups, I wouldn’t
be writing the following article.”


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