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replacing specific lines in a file
Hi there I have a file which has the lines Code:
# Serial number for hostid EXP_SERIAL_="" These lines could be anywhere in the file as far as line numbers go, I would like replace these two lines with Code:
# Serial number for hostid $var1 EXP_SERIAL_$var1="$var2" Is there a quick and simple way for me to do this ? cheers |
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Last edited by gauravgoel; 09-29-2006 at 08:58 AM.. Reason: wrong solution |
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thats great but if i run that command from the command line it outputs the correct result to the screen but doesnt actually edit the file
How do i get it to make a permanent change to the file ?? |
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that works great thankyou ....I wanted to avoid creating a new file and mv'ing it back over again....but if i have to do that then so be it
thanks for your help |
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