Sept. 11, 2023, 10:36 a.m. | Sm0ke

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Using Bash and Python together to automate tasks on a Linux system is a powerful combination. Bash is the default shell in most Linux distributions, and Python is a versatile scripting language. Thanks for reading!


Here's a step-by-step guide on how to get started with using them together for automation:



Install Python


Most Linux distributions come with Python preinstalled. You can check the installed Python version by running:



$ python --version


If Python is not installed or you …

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