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    This article describes the Friendly Interactive Shell (fish) for Linux, a user-friendly alternative to Bash. It highlights fish's intuitive features such as syntax highlighting, autosuggestions, and web-based configuration. The article provides a comprehensive guide for installing fish across various Linux distributions using specific package managers and encourages making fish the default shell to enhance user productivity. Further reading links and resources are included for deeper exploration.
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    Learn to harness Expect for automating interactive command-line tasks in Linux. This guide on LinuxBash.sh discusses Expect, a tool in Tcl for controlling applications like telnet and ftp that require user input. Key features include task automation and scripting flexibility. Installation steps across Linux distributions, a basic scripting example, and further reading on advanced scripting are also provided. Ideal for system admins and developers seeking to streamline operations and enhance reliability.
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    Explore `broot`, an advanced, interactive tree-view file explorer for Linux. It surpasses traditional tools like `ls` with features like real-time directory overview, fuzzy search, and file manipulation commands. Ideal for both novices and experts, `broot` integrates seamlessly into Shell and supports customization and Git integration for efficient file management. Installation instructions are provided for multiple Linux distributions.
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    This article provides an in-depth guide on using SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) for securely transferring files over SSH. It covers installation steps across various Linux distributions like Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and more, along with detailed instructions on how to connect, navigate directories, and transfer files interactively. Essential for sysadmins and developers, this guide enhances secure file management skills on remote servers.
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    Learn to create interactive Bash scripts using the `read` command to capture user input dynamically. This guide covers the basics for beginners and advanced techniques for experienced users, including input validation, silent mode, default values, and handling timeouts. Enhance your scripting skills for powerful, user-friendly applications.