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concat multiple videos into one (and add an audio track)
This is an extract from a larger script which formats the video for DVD. The videos I use have no audio track so I need to add one. Tweak as you like...

Restore mysql database uncompressing on the fly.
This way you keep the file compressed saving disk space. Other way less optimal using named pipes: mysql -uroot -p'passwd' database <

find system's indianness

Find usb device in realtime
Using this command you can track a moment when usb device was attached.

Decreasing the cdrom device speed
Decreasing the cdrom device speed may be more comfortable to watch films (for example)

check open ports without netstat or lsof

alt + 1 .
alt + number + dot will insert last command argument at $number place, alt + 0 + . will print last command name. For example $ ls /tmp /var $ ls /usr /home alt + 1 + . will result in '/usr' , if you press alt + . again, it will result in '/tmp' alt + 0 + . -> 'ls'

Copy something to multiple SSH hosts with a Bash loop
Just a quick and simple one to demonstrate Bash For loop. Copies 'file' to multiple ssh hosts.

Shows you how many hours of avi video you have.
midentify.sh is part of mplayer, but you might have to locate it on your box.

Go up multiple levels of directories quickly and easily.


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