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Old 12-13-2012
Getting error :-
Code:
Invalid character in date/time specification.
Usage: date [-u] [+Field Descriptors]
Invalid character in date/time specification.
Usage: date [-u] [+Field Descriptors]

# 9  
Old 12-13-2012
Quote:
Originally Posted by RudiC
Not sure this will work in ksh; also depends heavily on the version of date you use; give it a shot:
So your version of date does not support the solution I proposed. Tough luck.
# 10  
Old 12-13-2012
What is you OS ( type and Version ) also the date version
# 11  
Old 12-13-2012
Check this thread https://www.unix.com/302736539-post1.html
# 12  
Old 12-13-2012
Since there was no reply to the Question "Is this homework" And the way the thread owner replies, I assume it is so thread closed!
Dear forumers when asked the question, dont assume it isnt and reply, please...
We dont want to see any replies while subsist doubts, thanks a lot
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