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Changing the Default Terminal to Terminator on Ubuntu

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Terminator is a powerful tool for developers, allowing you to manage multiple terminal sessions in a single window. Features like splitting panes, tabs, and simultaneous input can significantly boost your productivity. Step 1: Install Terminator First, install Terminator using the apt package manager. sudo apt update sudo apt install terminator -y The -y option automatically answers 'yes' to any prompts during the installation process, streamlining the setup. Step 2: Set as the System Default Ubuntu uses a utility called update-alternatives to manage default applications. We'll use this tool to change the default terminal emulator ( x-terminal-emulator ) to Terminator. Run the Configuration Command Enter the following command in your terminal. A list of available terminals will appear. sudo update-alternatives --config x-terminal-emulator Select Terminator From the resulting list, enter the selection number corresponding to terminator and press Enter. ...
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A Guide to Automating Connections with SecureCRT Logon Scripts

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Developers and system administrators often repeat the daily process of connecting to multiple servers via SSH or Telnet. SecureCRT's "Logon Actions" (or "Logon Scripts") feature is a useful tool that automates these repetitive connection procedures, reducing wasted time and significantly improving work efficiency. I personally used this feature because I found the process of connecting to a PostgreSQL database to be tedious every time. In addition to database connections, this feature is also very useful when you need to connect to a final destination server through an intermediary server, often for security reasons. For example, the true value of this feature becomes apparent in a "jump server" environment, where you must first log into Server A via SSH and then, from there, initiate another Telnet or SSH connection to Server B. Step 1: Create the Python Script File Create a python code file with a .py extension. It's recommended to creat...
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