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Old 05-10-2011
Regular Expressions

Hi
Ilove unix and alwyas trying to to learn unix,but i am weak in using regular expressions.can you please give me a littel brief discription that how can i understand them and how to use .your response could lead a great hand in my unix love.
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Old 05-10-2011
Did you try Google?

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