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1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data:
List all files in ~c12100 directory beginning with "BOZO" that end with either "123" or "456"
2. Relevant commands, code, scripts, algorithms:
find or locate commands using [ ] and -o
3. The attempts at a solution (include all code and scripts):
find ~c12100 -type f \( -name "BOZO*" -name "*123" -o -name "*456" \)
4. Complete Name of School (University), City (State), Country, Name of Professor, and Course Number (Link to Course):
Washtenaw Community College, Ypsilanti, MI, Jim, C121
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3. The attempts at a solution (include all code and scripts):
find ~c12100 -type f \( -name "BOZO*" -name "*123" -o -name "*456" \)
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