How To Become a UNIX command-line Wizard

Author: Vivek Gite Last updated: May 27, 2008 2 comments

Some good tips about becoming a command-line wizard…

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It’s easy to keep doing things the same way simply because you’re used to it. Expanding your command-line resources can provide a big increase in your productivity and propel you toward becoming a UNIX command line wizard!
As a follow-up to Michael Stutz’s excellent article, this article provides 10 more good habits to adopt that will improve your UNIX command-line efficiency. Learn about common errors and how to overcome them, and discover exactly why these 10 UNIX habits are worth picking up!

=> Learn 10 more good UNIX usage habits

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