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Old 03-25-2008
Can I know find syntax to find given date files
Hi All,

Can i use find command to know given date files? If yes, then please let me know the syntax for the same.

Thanks in advance for your postive responses

Regards,
Bachegowda
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Old 03-25-2008
explain more...
Do you mean finding files created on a particular date?

Check the options -ctime and -mtime
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Old 03-26-2008
Hi,

Ex: I need to find files which are created on 21st Feb 2008 using find command then please provide me syntax for the same. I didn't know where to mention said date.

ex: find ./ -name '*.sh' -ctime 21/02/2008 this is not working????????
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Old 03-26-2008
Have a look at this thread https://www.unix.com/unix-dummies-que...ven-dates.html
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