Comments on: Mastering The Linux Shell – Bash Shortcuts Explained (Now With Cheat Sheets) http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/ where things have nothing to do with beer - tutorials, tips, how-tos, thoughts, hacks, and other techy nonsense Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:17:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Joe Poniatowski http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-31126 Joe Poniatowski Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:30:57 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-31126 I like to use vi as the command-line editor, eg; 'set -o vi'. Once set, you can search through the command history with esc-K, and use vi command to edit the line (replace words, characters, etc.) It's generally easier than back-spacing and re-typing (for those familiar with vi). I like to use vi as the command-line editor, eg; 'set -o vi'. Once set, you can search through the command history with esc-K, and use vi command to edit the line (replace words, characters, etc.) It's generally easier than back-spacing and re-typing (for those familiar with vi).

]]> By: Scott http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-27309 Scott Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:03:11 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-27309 Thanks a lot of the tips. Thanks a lot of the tips.

]]> By: teknoloji http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-25545 teknoloji Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:31:02 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-25545 Thanks for sharing Thanks for sharing

]]> By: Spyros http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-25359 Spyros Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:46:03 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-25359 Really a great reference, i tend to use ctrl+a and ctrl+U quite a lot and TAB of course. They make life easier. Linux is really about shortcuts anyway. Really a great reference, i tend to use ctrl+a and ctrl+U quite a lot and TAB of course. They make life easier. Linux is really about shortcuts anyway.

]]> By: Unix Shells | Udshells http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-20954 Unix Shells | Udshells Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:48:37 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-20954 These are soem very usefull tips, well laid out and easy to understand thanks for the post! These are soem very usefull tips, well laid out and easy to understand thanks for the post!

]]> By: Artem Russakovskii http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-20158 Artem Russakovskii Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:56:23 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-20158 @Isaac Thanks for the clarification on readline! @Isaac
Thanks for the clarification on readline!

]]> By: Isaac Z. Schlueter http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-20088 Isaac Z. Schlueter Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:32:03 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-20088 These aren't "bash" shortcuts, per se. They're readline shortcuts. Any program that uses readline to manage input will support them. That's why they work in MySQL, as well as many other programs. In fact, if you have the rlwrap program installed, you can wrap ANY program in a readline instance! Try installing it, and then typing: $ rlwrap cat The readline utility can also be highly customized by using the ~/.inputrc file. I recommend checking it out: $ man readline For a list of handy bash shortcuts, check out http://commandlinefu.com These aren't "bash" shortcuts, per se. They're readline shortcuts. Any program that uses readline to manage input will support them. That's why they work in MySQL, as well as many other programs. In fact, if you have the rlwrap program installed, you can wrap ANY program in a readline instance! Try installing it, and then typing:

$ rlwrap cat

The readline utility can also be highly customized by using the ~/.inputrc file. I recommend checking it out:

$ man readline

For a list of handy bash shortcuts, check out http://commandlinefu.com

]]> By: Hidden Features Of Perl, PHP, Javascript, C, C++, C#, Java, Ruby, Python, And Others [Collection Of Incredibly Useful Lists] | beer planet http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-19677 Hidden Features Of Perl, PHP, Javascript, C, C++, C#, Java, Ruby, Python, And Others [Collection Of Incredibly Useful Lists] | beer planet Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:06:17 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-19677 [...] features of PostgreSQL Hidden features of SQL Server Other Hidden features of Bash - also see my bash cheatsheet. Hidden features of CSS Hidden features of Eclipse Hidden features of HTML Hidden features of [...] [...] features of PostgreSQL Hidden features of SQL Server Other Hidden features of Bash – also see my bash cheatsheet. Hidden features of CSS Hidden features of Eclipse Hidden features of HTML Hidden features of [...]

]]> By: Effective bash shorthand - Technology http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-18668 Effective bash shorthand - Technology Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:38 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-18668 [...] know I did not cover tilde expansions, shell parameter expansions or bash key commands. You will want to check those out as well, but I find them less useful than what I’ve covered [...] [...] know I did not cover tilde expansions, shell parameter expansions or bash key commands. You will want to check those out as well, but I find them less useful than what I've covered [...]

]]> By: Effective bash shorthand | Eric Wendelin's Blog http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-18666 Effective bash shorthand | Eric Wendelin's Blog Fri, 29 May 2009 08:02:19 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-18666 [...] know I did not cover tilde expansions, shell parameter expansions or bash key commands. You will want to check those out as well, but I find them less useful than what I’ve covered [...] [...] know I did not cover tilde expansions, shell parameter expansions or bash key commands. You will want to check those out as well, but I find them less useful than what I've covered [...]

]]> By: Artem Russakovskii http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-15709 Artem Russakovskii Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:55:05 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-15709 @Ozh do the included PDF and Word formats not work for you? :-/ @Ozh
do the included PDF and Word formats not work for you? :-/

]]> By: Ozh http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-15706 Ozh Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:53:03 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-15706 Cool list, but to be a real cheat sheet it needs to be a printable A4 pdf :) Cool list, but to be a real cheat sheet it needs to be a printable A4 pdf :)

]]> By: Ernie http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-11533 Ernie Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:37:08 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-11533 This will come in handy for a lot of linux users I am going to try to learn more about this myself I have used linux for 8 years but have not yet played with scripting much. I found a site from searching the <a HREF="http://www.linusearch.com" rel="nofollow">Linux Search Engine</A> that has some basic info in it that may come in handy for some who are getting acquainted with this. Hope this is helpful to someone. <a HREF="http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/print/5257/" rel="nofollow">bash shell info</A> This will come in handy for a lot of linux users I am going to try to learn more about this myself I have used linux for 8 years but have not yet played with scripting much. I found a site from searching the Linux Search Engine that has some basic info in it that may come in handy for some who are getting acquainted with this. Hope this is helpful to someone. bash shell info

]]> By: Artem Russakovskii http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-11183 Artem Russakovskii Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:30:25 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-11183 Version 1.2: - added Alt-U/L/C: Uppercase/lowercase/capitalize from cursor to end of word and move cursor past end of word. - added Alt-R: Revert all changes to current line. Very useful if you accidentally modify a command in history. - added Ctrl-_: Undo the last command. Don’t forget – it’s Ctrl-Shift-MINUS, not Ctrl-MINUS. - various changes to formatting and wording. Version 1.2:
- added Alt-U/L/C: Uppercase/lowercase/capitalize from cursor to end of word and move cursor past end of word.
- added Alt-R: Revert all changes to current line. Very useful if you accidentally modify a command in history.
- added Ctrl-_: Undo the last command. Don’t forget – it’s Ctrl-Shift-MINUS, not Ctrl-MINUS.
- various changes to formatting and wording.

]]> By: Peteris Krumins http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-11155 Peteris Krumins Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:04:51 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-11155 Oh, I see. I should probably make a "come-back" article on catonmat for the new readers who haven't seen them. There is also "The Definitive Guide to Command Line History": http://www.catonmat.net/blog/the-definitive-guide-to-bash-command-line-history/ Rubout is the official name of the key, afaik! ;) Oh, I see. I should probably make a "come-back" article on catonmat for the new readers who haven't seen them.

There is also "The Definitive Guide to Command Line History":

http://www.catonmat.net/blog/the-definitive-guide-to-bash-command-line-history/

Rubout is the official name of the key, afaik! ;)

]]> By: Artem Russakovskii http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-11154 Artem Russakovskii Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:49:35 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-11154 Peteris, thanks for the links - I haven't seen them before. ;) Your cheat sheets are quite complete (2 pages, small font). "M-Rubout" - you weird Latvians :D Peteris, thanks for the links – I haven't seen them before. ;) Your cheat sheets are quite complete (2 pages, small font).

"M-Rubout" – you weird Latvians :D

]]> By: Peteris Krumins http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-11152 Peteris Krumins Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:21:49 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-11152 Hi Artem, Have you seen my two articles on bash vi and emacs editing mode shortcuts? Mine also have cheat sheets with them (one for each mode). They are here: http://www.catonmat.net/blog/bash-vi-editing-mode-cheat-sheet/ http://www.catonmat.net/blog/bash-emacs-editing-mode-cheat-sheet/ Peteris Hi Artem,

Have you seen my two articles on bash vi and emacs editing mode shortcuts?

Mine also have cheat sheets with them (one for each mode).

They are here:

http://www.catonmat.net/blog/bash-vi-editing-mode-cheat-sheet/

http://www.catonmat.net/blog/bash-emacs-editing-mode-cheat-sheet/

Peteris

]]> By: zhi http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-11043 zhi Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:43:31 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-11043 thanks for cheat sheet. thanks for cheat sheet.

]]> By: mannan http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-10947 mannan Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:04:50 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-10947 could anyone tell me a site for bash......very gud one.....which starts from the beginning n goes till the end.... could anyone tell me a site for bash……very gud one…..which starts from the beginning n goes till the end….

]]> By: Artem Russakovskii http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/mastering-the-linux-shell-bash-shortcuts-explained/#comment-10881 Artem Russakovskii Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:25:38 +0000 http://beerpla.net/2008/12/22/getting-around-bash-bash-shortcuts/#comment-10881 Thanks, Ikai, don't know why ctrl-Z evaded the list, it's quite important indeed. Updated to v1.11: - added ctrl-Z - cleaned up some formatting issues Thanks, Ikai, don't know why ctrl-Z evaded the list, it's quite important indeed.

Updated to v1.11:
- added ctrl-Z
- cleaned up some formatting issues

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