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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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Setting Up a Modern Vim 9.x IDE on Ubuntu or Linux

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This guide walks you through the process of transforming the terminal on a new Ubuntu or Linux server into a powerful, IDE-like environment. We will accomplish this by installing the latest Vim 9.x, setting up a plugin manager, and configuring essential plugins for a modern development workflow. Step 1: Create Vim Directories First, let's create the directories where Vim's settings will be stored. These folders will hold backup files, swap files, and a persistent undo history, which helps keep your project folders clean and improves data safety. # Pre-create directories for Vim settings mkdir -p ~/.vim/undodir ~/.vim/backupdir ~/.vim/swapdir Step 2: Prepare the .vimrc File Next, create Vim's configuration file, ~/.vimrc . Copy the content below and paste it into your ~/.vimrc file. This configuration includes a list of plugins, key mappings, UI settings, and more. # Save the following content as your ~/.vimrc file. " === Plugin Manager: vim-plug === ...
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