08-25-2010
best method of replacing multiple strings in multiple files - sed or awk? most simple preferred :)
Hi guys,
say I have a few files in a directory (58 text files or somthing)
each one contains mulitple strings that I wish to replace with other strings
so in these 58 files I'm looking for say the following strings:
JAM (replace with BUTTER)
BREAD (replace with CRACKER)
SCOOP (replace with FORK)
SPREAD (replace with SPLAT)
.....
etc etc
what's best for this? sed or awk?
I'd like to make it quick as possible
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