Some cool Linux tips/tricks

Written By
JW
Jack Wallen
May 17, 2010

“It’s Friday and that means we’re all ready for the weekend. But
that also means we’re ready for some fun. Because of that I thought
it would be fitting to do an article on some of the cooler Linux
tips and tricks that I have come across over the years. This
article will be a bit of mish-mash of topics…but well worth
the read. So, without further adieu, let’s cry havoc and let loose
the dogs of war!

“Collaborate with the screen command

“Let’s say you and your co-worker are both working on debugging
an application and your partner has run into a snag. Instead of
having to march back and forth between offices, or leaving the
comfort of your own chair (you lazy thing), you can log onto your
co-workers machine and collaborate! Here’s how it works. Both
machines will be Linux machines and both will have ssh
accessibility. If you need to help your co-worker out follow these
steps:”

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JW

Jack Wallen

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