The UNIX and Linux Forums  

Go Back   The UNIX and Linux Forums > Top Forums > UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
.
google unix.com




View Single Post in the UNIX and Linux Forums - Click on the Thread or Permalink to View Entire Thread -->
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 04-20-2007
cursive cursive is offline
Registered User
  
 

Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 6
Hi,

Abou the code : sed -n "/^[^)]*([^)]*$/,/^[^(]*)[^(]*/p" file
the system prompt error message, "Illegal variable name"

I am not sure whether I missing something here, could someone
show me the right path ?

Thanks in advance,
cursive