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Old 12-31-2010
How to cut selected lines from command output

Hi guys,

I need to cut the first 12 system processes from the command ps -A. I know that the cut command forms part of the pipeline but can't understand how to cut the first 12 lines and later display them on standard output. Please help!

Many thanks, Jared.
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Old 12-31-2010
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Old 12-31-2010
Hi Franklin!

Thank you so much for the help. I can't believe I spent 5 days trying to find a way to do this via cut haha. Have a happy new year!
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Old 12-31-2010
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Originally Posted by jjb1989
Hi Franklin!

Thank you so much for the help. I can't believe I spent 5 days trying to find a way to do this via cut haha. Have a happy new year!
Happy New Year! Smilie
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