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Top Forums Shell Programming and Scripting Value repeating problem in columns Post 302235214 by jim mcnamara on Thursday 11th of September 2008 10:57:21 AM
Old 09-11-2008
I see the difference - but what rule do you use to decide '3 TV'
versus '1 VCR1'
 

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