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gmail ignores dot in the email address

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Jemshad O K

Create aliases for your gmail account by inserting dot(s) in the email address. Make the most use of it by setting up filters based on the email id you receive the mail for. Continue reading →

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smart wc(1)

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Jemshad O K

Difference between wc -c file vs. wc -c < file commands and how it differs on different platforms. Continue reading →

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Sticky: Random Linux Tips

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Jemshad O K

####[ GNU/Linux One Stanza Tip (LOST) ]####################### Sub : Having users with root privileges LOST #639 Making a user with root privileges (not recommended) can be done by editing the /etc/passwd file. Replace the numbers* after “:x:” with zeroes> (* … Continue reading →

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