08-11-2008
shell script to edit file and delete entry
Can anyone provide me a shell script to edit a xml file and delete one entry.
To do manually i can edit(vi editor) the file and 'dd' will delete the file.But I wiluld to know if I can do with a script.
Thanks in advance
Tannu
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The GConf Editor application enables you to view and edit all of your current personal desktop preferences. The GConf Editor window pro-
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