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* [[SSH|How to connect via SSH]] | * [[SSH|How to connect via SSH]] | ||
+ | * Use <code>update-alternatives --config NAME</code> to switch between different software implementations. For example, <code>update-alternatives --config java</code> allows you to switch between Sun, OpenJDK and GNU java |
Revision as of 12:33, 21 June 2010
Environment
- .*rc - for non-login * shell
- .*profile - for login * shell, uses the rc settings
Utilities
- mc (midnight commander) - a file manager with a built-in text editor. To copy text, hold the shift button.
Tips and Tricks
- How to connect via SSH
- Use
update-alternatives --config NAME
to switch between different software implementations. For example,update-alternatives --config java
allows you to switch between Sun, OpenJDK and GNU java