The UNIX and Linux Forums  

Go Back   The UNIX and Linux Forums > Top Forums > Shell Programming and Scripting
Reload this Page checking whether line start with character or number
.
google unix.com

Forums Register Forum RulesLinksAlbums FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read



Thread: checking whether line start with character or number
View Single Post in the UNIX and Linux Forums - Click on the Thread or Permalink to View Entire Thread -->
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 10-13-2008
jim mcnamara jim mcnamara is offline Forum Staff  
...@...
  
 

Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: NM
Posts: 5,789

Code:
sed '/^[A-Za-z]/d'   filename > newfilename