find with -iname - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

GMMike · #1 (**permalink**) 12-19-2004

Hi,
In some versions of UNIX find works with -iname so that you can find files regardles of the case.
In Solaris this is not working - Anys suggestions?

Also, how can I list directory names only using find?

Thanks.

gull04 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-19-2004

Hi,

Quickest way is as follows for solaris;

find ./ -print | grep -i "filename"

to find directories only try:-

find ./ -type d -name XXX -print ( where XXX is the name of the directory)

Rgds

Dave

GMMike · #3 (**permalink**) 12-19-2004

Thanks.

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