Each of these commands will run an ad hoc http static server in your current (or specified) directory, available at http://localhost:8000. Use this power wisely.
$ python -m SimpleHTTPServer 8000
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| # Easier navigation: .., ..., ...., ....., ~ and - | |
| alias ..="cd .." | |
| alias ...="cd ../.." | |
| alias ....="cd ../../.." | |
| alias .....="cd ../../../.." | |
| alias ~="cd ~" # `cd` is probably faster to type though | |
| alias -- -="cd -" | |
| # Shortcuts | |
| alias d="cd ~/Documents/Dropbox" |
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Big list of http static server one-liners
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