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Convert text files within a directory from Windows to Unix format

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January 7, 2009

When a file is saved in Windows and then moved to a Linux system the formatting differences can cause a variety of problems. To effectively use these files you will need to change the format from Windows/DOS to Unix. This conversion occurs by simply removing the Windows carriage return characters.
I have explained how to use [...]

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bash

Remove Windows carriage returns with tr

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November 30, 2008

The end of a line in a UNIX text file is designated with the newline character. In Windows, a line ends with both newline and carriage return ASCII characters. If a file is saved in Windows and then moved to a Linux system these carriage returns can cause all sorts of problems. If the text [...]

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system administration

Best Firefox 3 keyboard shortcuts

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November 28, 2008

This is the list of the best Linux Firefox 3 keyboard shortcuts. These are shortcuts that I use on a day to day basis. It is amazing how much more efficient you can be when your not always reaching for your mouse.
Controlling Tabs
New Tab – Ctrl+T
Close Tab – Ctrl+W or Ctrl+F4
Next Tab – Ctrl+Tab or [...]

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