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Have you ever wanted to automate operations in your operating system? This wikiHow article teaches you how to write a shell script using Bash Shell in Ubuntu.
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QuestionAfter typing in "sudo apt install", "(sudo) password for jenneta" appears. What do I do?Living ConcreteTop AnswererIt is prompting you for the password to your account. Type in your password and then press Enter.
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QuestionHow do I learn shell scripting?Aryaa VashisthCommunity AnswerInstall Python shell scripting and watch tutorials of how to script on Python.
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QuestionHow? I would like to stop the "file already exists" function at the OS level and instead rename the file on the disk before writing whatever to the original file name specified.Nithik RCommunity AnswerYou may have a file of the exact same name and that is why it shows up. Try using another name for your shell script "vim " Or if you want to rename an existing file, do "mv " without the quotes and the angular brackets.
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- By default, vim is not installed.Thanks
- Use vim <yourfile.sh> to edit your shell scripts.Thanks
- Enter your password and let Ubuntu do the magic.Thanks
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Warnings
- For starters, place your shell scripts in your home directory as you begin your shell script journey. Once comfortable, place them in your required directory system.Thanks
- Ensure that the files you create, do not reside in any system directories of the / = root file system.Thanks
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