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Old 01-12-2004
mbabeli, the code you posted is exactly what blip posted, which he said doesn't work; besides, the question was already answered .. twice Smilie
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Old 01-12-2004
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Originally posted by mbabeli and even that i know this is a homework but i'll help.
its not homework, I just got a new imac so im trying to become more familiar with unix and learn some stuff.
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