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JimD wrote: |
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> I have been using Linux for a number of years and the one "trick" I |
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> have never read how to do is something like: |
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> sudo echo "app-portage/porthole ~*" >> /etc/portage/package.keywords |
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echo whatnot | sudo sh -c ">> foo" |
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If you don't wish to append, the following can be used |
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as well: |
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echo whatever | sudo dd of=some-file |
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> Another one I always wanted to know if it is possible is: |
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> sudo > /var/log/foo.log |
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What's that supposed to do? Truncate the file? |
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sudo sh -c "> foo.log" |
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> Both give me error message. Are either of these command possible? |
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See above. |
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Alexander Skwar |
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"It is easier to fight for principles than to live up to them." |
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-- Alfred Adler |
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