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Manage dotfile configuration with subversion

If you have customised configuration files for various CLI programs, so-called "dotfiles" such as ~/.zshrc or ~/.vimrc, you can make management easier with subversion. Read more »

Getting started with the yum package manager

This article introduces you to the yum package manager, including basic configuration and some common commands. Read more »

Using vi key bindings in bash and zsh

By default, most shells use emacs-style key bindings for command-line editing and modification. For users of vi or vim, however, you can configure shells to use vi key bindings instead. Read more »

Learn the power features of zsh

Vincent Danen describes some of the features of the Z shell, such as tab-completion and prompt-handling. Read more »

Red Hat Cygwin provides UNIX shell scripting in Windows

Who says shell scripting in Windows is dead? Now you can run Linux shell commands while working in Windows. With Red Hat Cygwin, you get the best of both worlds (Windows and Linux) for creating batch jobs. Read more »

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The typical Linux conference geezer

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- Asking delegates to pick their distribution, shell and editor of choice gives us a chance to gain some insight into the average Linux conference attendee. Read more »

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    In a split decision by the judges, the winner of the W3C/WHATWG video codec consensus is H.264, taking home the future of video playback on the internet while loser Ogg goes home with nothing but thoughts of what might have been. Read more »

    -- posted by Chris Duckett

  • Staff Google launches Apps Marketplace

    Google launches and app store, while Mozilla plans to re-write its open-source license. More of this week's news in the Roundup. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

  • Staff Microsoft showcases new NUIs

    TechFest, Microsoft's internal even took place this week with researchers showcasing some new interfaces the company is working on. Read more »

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