Replace a string containing :/=\ in files - Shell Programming and Scripting

lalelle · #1 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008

I have read many forums about replacing a string in file.
I tested but it doesn't work with my string

For example I want to replace =x=ks24Y\:LOP= with h\P6qwx:aUE/.

Thank you

radoulov · #2 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008

Code:

$ printf ">>> %s <<<\n" '=x=ks24Y\:LOP='|sed 's =x=ks24Y\\\:LOP= h\\\P6qwx:aUE/ '
>>> h\P6qwx:aUE/ <<<

tosattam · #3 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008

Hi,

I want to replace a srting '; with ABCD'; in a file from line 1 to line 65. Is there any single command to do it without using awk

era · #4 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008

What's wrong with awk? Did you try the solutions posted above?

Code:

sed "1,65s/';/ABCD';/" file >newfile

Also, please start a new thread instead of hijacking an old thread unless your question is a direct follow-up.

tosattam · #5 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008

Thanks era

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