Tag Archives: unix

Vim Split tips

I use vim a lot of the time, mostly with splits and diffs, so the following key mappings and functions really helped me with managing the split windows. Maybe they will help you too. (Thanks to the Vim tips wiki for these). If you use vertical splits, this will help move left and right across …

May 22, 2008 – 10:16 | By lantrix | Posted in apps, unix | Tagged , , , , | Comments (2)

Always encrypt your ssh private key

Recently someone I know advised other IT people to generate their SSH keypair using the default options “using just enter to answer all the questions”. This means that the Private Key generated has no password against it (and is unencrypted). In this case your private key is stored unprotected on your own computer, and anybody …

May 8, 2008 – 13:44 | By lantrix | Posted in unix | Tagged , , , , | Comments (2)

Mailing attachments from the Solaris Shell

I needed a quick way to send some files from the command line when logged into a Solaris server via ssh. This assumes the server is already configured to deliver your smtp mail. I also used mailx for the sending client. Here is how I did it, for your geeky reference. First write your message: …

April 1, 2008 – 18:00 | By lantrix | Posted in unix | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Clearcase Tips Number 03 – managing label conventions with perl

I previously showed you how to use a shell script with Rational Clearcase, to alert you when a new branch type was created. In this post, I will show you how to use a Perl script to enforce Clearcase labeling conventions. This example is directed toward Clearcase on UNIX (i.e. Solaris or similar) and assumes …

January 21, 2008 – 23:23 | By lantrix | Posted in clearcase, unix | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)