Cutting and pasting on Linux has two versions. The 'clipboard' and the x
windows cut.
To use X windows cut and paste simply highlight the text (left click drag)
and the text will be highlighted.
In the second window middle mouse click will paste the contents of the X
windows highlight. (assuming it is not overridden in software somewhere)
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