It's easy to add a few lines of text to files on Linux, but there are tools that make it easier to add many lines.

You could even embed an executable file in a script — even another script — and then execute that script which might unpack another script. It boggles the mind.

I often profess that Linux can be used without the command line, but at some point, you might want to learn it anyway. When you do, consider these commands.

If nano is your Linux editor of choice, and you want to make it a bit more flexible, Jack Wallen is ready to help you with the built-in Execute tool.