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Create a tar archive with all files of a certain type found in present dir and subdirs
Note: the tar archive must not exist in order to create it. If exists it will only be updated and no already existent files in present search will still remain in the tar archive. The update option has to be used instead of create because the command tar may be executed more than once depending on the number of arguments that find throws. You can see maximum number of arguments with 'getconf ARG_MAX'

Finds all files from / on down over specified size.
Very useful for finding all files over a specified size, such as out of control log files chewing up all available disk space. Fedora Core x specific version.

reverse order of file

Open a man page as a PDF in Gnome
Would be better if gnome-open would accept std in Should be doable in KDE - anyone?

Detect encoding of a text file
This command gives you the charset of a text file, which would be handy if you have no idea of the encoding.

list block devices
Shows all block devices in a tree with descruptions of what they are.

Install pip with Proxy
Installs pip packages defining a proxy

Recursivly search current directory for files larger than 100MB

Best kayak chiang
Just how to best outfit your fishing kayak can rely upon they type of fishing you're performing and the conditions you'll encounter. Little streams and seas need different concerns than offshore huge game fishing for instance. Whatever form of fishing you want to do, kayak fishing has some distinctive factors as the space is limited. It will be vital that you prioritize the most crucial things that you'll require to gain access to most regularly, and have them within simple reach. Some fishermen like to help keep it simple and hold the minimal level of gear: some like to hold something that they might probably need. There are several standard components that will raise the fish-ability of a kayak, or ensure it is more angler-friendly. Seats: Different than the usual exercise and your fishing equipment I'd claim that a high quality seat are at the the top of priority list. If you intend to spend your day fishing in comfort, you need to purchase a kayak with an excellent seat, or install one yourself. Pole Members: These are easy and useful areas to carry your rods securely while paddling, fishing or trolling. Some kayaks result from the factory with flush mounted rod slots or rod cases mounted on variable brackets. Some kayak retailers may modify your kayak by rigging pole cases for you really to match the wants of one's fishery: you may prefer to platform your own. There are numerous different models and types of rod holders from which to choose 1. Remove support rod holders are reduced in profile and give you a clear deck, so are not as likely becoming a range catcher (especially when travel fishing). There are plugs readily available for travel rods, and extensions for mainstream rods. Both could be removed when not in use. 2. Flexible pole members that are attached to the terrace are fully variable up and down, and provide 360-degree rotation. They come in types for spin/bait throwing or fly rods. Some may be removed when maybe not in use, which really is a great function if you are fly fishing. 3. There many other choices for mounting pole cases to seats, dairy crates and several other custom rigs. 4. Whatever the kind of pole holders you utilize, you ought to connect a pole lead therefore you may not lose them overboard. When you have to create a surf entry or exit, you must keep or secure your supports so they're maybe not lost in case of Best kayak chiang. Point Programs: These let you not just to stay in one spot where you would like to fish, but and also to fish a big area in an organized way. If you are sight fishing, blind throwing, or trolling you will need to cover the location as thoroughly that you can, and the correct anchor system will enable you to do so. You need to begin with an point basket as the base for the point system: a constant line working via a pulley on your own bow to a pulley on your stern with a snap land on each conclusion, and mounted on a band in the middle. You are able to fix your anchor line to or through the band, allowing you to modify your anchor point from any stage along the entire length of the kayak.

Edit a PDF's metadata using exiftool
Edit the pdf file foo.pdf's metadata. -overwrite_original overwrites the original file (w/o it exiftool creates a new file)


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