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Old 10-04-2011
read line and run a different command according to the output
Hi. I'm trying to write a script that reads a line on a file and runs a different command for a different line output.

For example, if it finds the word "Kuku" on the line it sends mail to Kuku@kuku.com. Otherwise, it sends mail to Lulu@lulu.com.

TIA.
Last edited by vbe; 10-04-2011 at 11:52 AM..
# 2  
Old 10-04-2011
You can build upon this...

Code:
cat input_file
kuku
lulu

Code:
#!/bin/bash
while read line
do
  case $line in
    kuku) echo "Mailing to kuku"
          echo "send me" | mail kuku@kuku.com
    ;;
    lulu) echo "Mailing to lulu"
          echo "send me" | mail lulu@lulu.com
    ;;
    *) echo "Oops!"
       ;;
    esac
done < input_file

--ahamed
# 3  
Old 10-04-2011
Thank you, Ahmed.

I forgot to mention that it searches for a specific word on the line and if it finds it it should send mail to e.g. KUKU. Otherwise, it should send mail to e.g LULU.

TIA.
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