• huginn@feddit.it
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    9 months ago

    Lazy vim way I do it:

    ggVG"wY:q! followed by sudo !! then VG"wp:x

    Grab entire file and stuff it in register W

    Exit file

    Reopen sudo

    Select all and replace with register W them write

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      9 months ago

      Now I understand how the Adeptus Mechanicus feel when they perform a ritual power-on.

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        9 months ago

        It’s funny how years of use make that so intuitive but spelled out it’s a garbled mess

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        9 months ago

        Yeah learning about tee from this thread honestly.

        It’s been interesting realizing I had such a useful tool at my disposal but never knew