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Old 10-28-2015
Helping a Newbie with Shell Homework
Good Evening,

i got a homework where i have to list all files in the directory with the name length >=3 and <= 6 and after trying it for 2 days my Prof gave me a bit of code:
#!/bin/bash

for file in $(ls)
do

done

after that he told me "now you only have to use wc and you got it" but i dont get what to do ._. its freaking me out
can someone help me :/
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Old 10-28-2015
As you have done so honestly you are quite welcome to get help with your homework here, but still must post in the homework forum following the special homework rules. This means naming your school and course, etc. This is the only way we can help homework.

for variablename in $(giant pile of lines of unknown size and composition) is a terrible habit fwiw, prone to several misbehaviors and breakdowns.
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