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See entire packet payload using tcpdump.

Rename files in batch

Purge configuration files of removed packages on debian based systems
also search with aptitude search '~c'

Number of files in a SVN Repository
Number of files in a SVN Repository This command will output the total number of files in a SVN Repository.

Output as many input
Output of a command as input to many

Determine whether a CPU has 64 bit capability or not

Send a local file via email
This just reads in a local file and sends it via email. Works with text or binary. *Requires* local mail server.

Watch the size of a directory using figlet
You can substitute /home/$USER with any path you like.

Display a block of text with AWK

Bash autocomplete case insensitive search
Change bash autocomplete case search to insensitive when pressing tab for completion.

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