Linux Utilities

Here are some utilities for Linux, provided as freeware under the GNU licence.

Download the zipped file. You may need to unzip with:

$ unzip <filename>

Then read the README file provided.

Delete

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Bash scripts

Utilites to delete or backup files or directories to a rubbish or backup directory. Consists of the following utilities:

  • Delete - Moves (copies) files or directories
  • Purge - Purges rubbish (backup)
  • Rest - Restores a version from rubbish (backup)

bdump

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C (with source)

An enhancement of Linux od for viewing binary files. Allows viewing hex and ASCII formats side by side and has a number of formatting options.

Also, bdumpr which takes the output of bdump and converts back into a binary file, effectively allowing editing of binary files.

cdll

readme

Bash scripts A replacement for cd. Keeps unlimited history, setup special directories for quick access and has directory completion.

shlist

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C (with source)

Sets up a simple database in shell. For example:

$ shlist -n phone -o phil "041 499 9999"

$ shlist -n phone -o phil

041 499 9999

 

 

# Enter phone number for 'phil' into table 'phone'

# Retrieve entry for 'phil' in table 'phone'

Also look at Universal Message Manager - a Windows & Linux messaging middleware.

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