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A script to find empty fields in a table

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It's pretty easy to see which fields are empty in the tab-separated table demo (below). The 2nd and 4th field, Col2 and Col4, have no visible characters at all in the rows below the header line: That was simple, but what if the table is huge, with lots of fields and records? Eyeballing for fields…

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How to read a file N lines at a time in BASH: 3 methods

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The file I'll be using for this demonstration is called demo and looks like this: demo is plain text with 2 tab-separated columns. The first column is sorted alphabetically, but the second column isn't sorted. What I want to find out is how many different letters are in the second column for each…

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Greg Kroah-Hartman Supports Rust Integration Into Linux Kernel

Greg Kroah-Hartman, a major Linux kernel developer, supports the integration of Rust into the Linux kernel, especially for new code and drivers.

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multiClock – track the time around the world

multiClock is software that lets you track the current time in major financial centres around the globe. It’s free and open source software.

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How to Install MongoDB on Ubuntu 24.04

MongoDB is a NoSQL database that stores data in a flexible, document-oriented format. This makes it different from traditional relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL. It is a powerful, scalable, and flexible database commonly used for applications that need to manage large volumes of diverse data. This article will show you how to install MongoDB […]

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How to Install Opera Browser on Ubuntu and Other Linux Distros

Discover a step-by-step guide to installing the Opera browser on your favorite Ubuntu distribution or on the other popular Linux distros.

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Alternatives to Popular CLI Tools: man

The system’s man pages contain a wealth of useful information. But sometimes it’s hard to see the wood for the trees. Step forward alternatives to man.

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Install Wiki.js Using Podman And Docker Compose In Debian 12

Wiki.js is a modern open-source wiki software. This guide explains how to install Wiki.js using Podman and Docker Compose on Debian Linux 12.

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How to Set Up ProtonVPN on Debian 12

If you’re a Linux enthusiast or a seasoned sysadmin, you already know the importance of online privacy and security. A reliable VPN is a must-have tool in your arsenal, and ProtonVPN is one of the best options out there, due to its strong encryption, no-logs policy, and open-source transparency. In this guide, I’ll show you […]

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What is the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET Error and How to Fix It?

In this tutorial, we are going to explain what the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error is and how to fix it. This issue occurs when the connection between the browser and the website (server) unexpectedly closes. The terminated connection is due to the server terminating the session before completing the data transfer. In other words, the browser sent […]

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How to Install Fast API with MongoDB on Ubuntu 24.04

FastAPI is a web framework based on Python for creating API services. It’s a modern, fast, high-performance framework supporting asynchronous operations.

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11 Best Free and Open Source Linux HDR Imaging Software

High dynamic range imaging (HDR) is an important technology for photographers.

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