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Top Forums Shell Programming and Scripting get a name according to the 2nd field Post 302281222 by vgersh99 on Wednesday 28th of January 2009 11:42:38 AM
Old 01-28-2009
melanie,
you've been quite a 'busy beaver' posting to this Forums lately with members providing solutions.
There are plenty of similar posts - try searching and taking a stab at it yourself.
I'm sure if/when you need specific help, someone will be will to help.

Hint: 'man awk'

Good luck.
 

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