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Long time Linux user (currently kubuntu). Use Windows 98, XP, and 7 when I have to. Programmed in many languages, currently using bash and awk for most things.

Have one project on sourceforge:

Duplex printing emulator for non-duplex printers (Linux) http://sourceforge.net/projects/duplexpr/


Nov
18
comment .bashrc overwritten but still sourced — how can it be recovered?
For the future: Backup your files so this isn't an issue. You might also consider creating a separate file for these quick add-ons and sourcing it somewhere like in .bashrc. Provides a basic safety net and you can easily turn it on and off as necessary.
Nov
18
comment Why is `--human-readable` needed and not default?
@quodlibetor What OS/distro? kubuntu lucid sort does not accept -h and I can see no equivalent.
Nov
14
answered Why won't my Linux install boot?
Nov
5
answered Why does mkdir not have the -p flag set by default to allow for nested directory creation?
Nov
5
comment When does `ls -s` print “0”
@ktf You can always award a bounty.
Nov
5
answered Can shell variable include - character?
Nov
1
accepted What does the syntax on this shell command with extglob mean?
Nov
1
comment What does the syntax on this shell command with extglob mean?
Rant: I have enough trouble with regexes to start with. Now I have to learn another syntax! Thank you.
Nov
1
awarded  Scholar
Nov
1
comment What does the syntax on this shell command with extglob mean?
Your link appears to have a typo in it. I found linuxjournal.com/content/bash-extended-globbing . I wanted to select your answer too.
Oct
30
awarded  Student
Oct
30
asked What does the syntax on this shell command with extglob mean?
Oct
30
answered How can I use man without less?
Oct
22
comment How to conditionally do something if a command succeeded or failed
For the negative that the Op wants: if [ ! command ] ; then ...
Oct
14
awarded  Editor
Oct
14
revised Error with if [ -n $diffCurr ]: Too many arguments
Improved formatting and generalized more about braces
Oct
14
answered Error with if [ -n $diffCurr ]: Too many arguments
Sep
30
awarded  Supporter
Sep
24
answered Recovering from setting root's shell to a bad file
Sep
9
answered Need help deciphering unix statement