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get time in other timezones
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output list of modifications for an svn revision
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exec chmod to subfiles
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List symbols from a dynamic library (.so file)
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Print all lines in a file that are not a certain length
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Convert seconds to [DD:][HH:]MM:SS
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make computer speaking to you :)
you can listen to your computer, but don't be carried away

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