tips and tricks

Get Better Compression Ratios with `tar, gzip or bzip2` Command

2023-03-13
Bash, Linux

In this blog, we’ll explore the art of compressing and uncompressing files in bash. This is a crucial skill for who wants to optimize their file management and space utilization on their systems. Whether you’re working on a Linux or macOS system, bash provides a convenient and versatile platform for… Read More »Get Better Compression Ratios with tar, gzip or bzip2 Command

Calculating in Decimals with `bc Command` in Bash

2023-03-12
Bash, Linux

A Primer on the bc Command Bash is a powerful command-line interpreter used to automate tasks and create scripts. Among its many features is the ability to calculate in decimal arithmetic with the bc command. For example, to calculate the area of a circle with the following command: echo “scale=2;… Read More »Calculating in Decimals with bc Command in Bash

tips and tricks

Get Better Compression Ratios with tar, gzip or bzip2 Command

Calculating in Decimals with bc Command in Bash

Get Better Compression Ratios with `tar, gzip or bzip2` Command

Calculating in Decimals with `bc Command` in Bash