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Using Python to create command line tools

By epb on September 25, 2010

Was directed to a nifty tutorial regarding Python’s optparse, and how to use it to quickly create handy command-line utilities.   Saves you the trouble of ever having to parse the command line.  Check it out on IBM’s website: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/aix/library/au-pythocli/ Summary taken from the article: Summary: If you work in IT, as a UNIX® Sysadmin, a [...]

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Convert Outlook .msg files to .eml files with Perl

By epb on September 25, 2010

Ran across a problem where I had a bunch of emails in Outlook’s msg format that could not be read (due to lack of Outlook) on someone’s computer. Did some digging and found msgconvert.pl. Did the job handily with only a few quirks. Snag it at http://www.matijs.net/software/msgconv/

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Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale

Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale

By epb on September 11, 2010

Heh, this Saturday I spent nearly 7 hours playing Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale and I have to say that I love it.  Beyond a fairly enjoyable cast of characters you can choose just about every aspect of your shop from what is stocked to the wallpaper, flooring and carpeting used.  As for inventory, you [...]

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