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Exploring Emacs Shells
In this hands-on lab, you will be opening a file in Emacs. This file contains a series of challenges to complete using Emacs shell commands and Emacs shells. Basic knowledge of opening files, killing and yanking text, and working with Emacs shells is recommended. Upon completing this lab, you will know how to execute shells commands within Emacs. In addition, you will know how to insert the output of commands directly into an existing buffer.
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Challenge
Open the Challenges File
- Start Emacs.
- Open the file
/tmp/emacs_shells.
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Challenge
Complete the Challenges
- Complete the challenges listed in the file by following the instructions for each challenge.
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Challenge
Save Your Results
- Save the results of your work in a new file named
/tmp/emacs_shells_done.
- Save the results of your work in a new file named
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Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.
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