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Old 12-10-2013
Finding file pattern in ksh 88

Hi,

I've to find the file which has the pattern
"Delete Report for History Tables"
and need to search this file pattern from directory which has sub directories as well.
I'm using ksh 88
Please suggest me which command will be used to find the file pattern .

Thanks.
# 2  
Old 12-10-2013
Try
Code:
find /path -type f -exec grep -l "Delete Report for History Tables" {} \;

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