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Old 02-18-2012
comparing variables to date as string
I have a file

Code:
$ cat myfile
A 02/16/2012
B 02/19/2012
C 02/20/2012
D 02/17/2012
E 02/16/2012

My simple script
Code:
> cat myscript.sh
 
mydate="02/16/2012"
awk ' ($2~/$mydate/) {print $1}' < myfile

but I got no output! and when I try $2~/'$mydate'/

I got: The error context is
Code:
                 >>>  ($2~/02/16/2012/) <<<

I need your help please
Last edited by Scott; 02-18-2012 at 08:31 AM.. Reason: Code tags, please...
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Old 02-18-2012
Code:
$ awk -v dt=$mydate '$2 ~ dt{print $1}' myfile
A
E

Guru.
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Old 02-18-2012
Quote:
Originally Posted by guruprasadpr
Code:
$ awk -v dt=$mydate '$2 ~ dt{print $1}' myfile
A
E

Guru.
Thanks, It is working
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