Several weeks ago, I shared some of my favorite Unix “tricks” and invited readers to tell me about some of theirs. Quite a few people responded, so this week’s column reflects some of the submitted ...

Let’s explore a few unusual Unix tricks that you might not have seen before. First, let’s look at the paste command. It’s more or less the opposite of the cut command which you have probably seen or ...

See additional Unix tips and tricks Whether you’re looking to save on keystrokes, avoid errors or simply show off how terse and clever you can be, Unix systems offer a lot of options for smart use of ...