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~/.bashrc Perl Module Version Tip

Posted on January 9, 2009 by mikegrb

I often need to quickly check the version of a perl module currently installed. A while back I got tired of running: $ perl -MPOE::Filter -E ‘say $POE::Filter::VERSION’ 1.2357 So I added a quick function to .bashrc: pm-vers () { … Continue reading →

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screen copy mode can be used to copy/paste

Posted on July 10, 2008 by mikegrb

I’m aware of many people that use GNU Screen’s copy mode to scroll back through terminal history but don’t actually use copy mode for copying text for later pasting. I was one of those people myself for some time. Screen … Continue reading →

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Rotate through Screen Windows

Posted on June 26, 2008 by mikegrb

A new command in screen version 4.00 is the idle command. idle time command Executes screen command, command when idle for time seconds. E.g. to rotate through screen windows with a 3 second interval: idle 3 next To cancel, idle … Continue reading →

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