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How to remove the first line of a file without using any temporary file

I want remove first line of the file without using any temporary file. Everything should be done in the original file itself since I don't any file creation access whereas I have modify access.

It would be great if somebody help in this regard ASAP .

Thanks in Advance.
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Old 05-07-2012
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