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Old 03-24-2006
how to insert text using variable
Hi i have a dilemma

I need to write a script that takes two arguments. The first being a line of text, the second being a newly created file. The script should take the first argument and insert it into the very top ( the first line) of the file named in your second argument.

Note! The file must retain the original name

at the moment i have

sed '1i\
ADD THIS LINE' cust

and would like to replace ADD THIS LINE with a variable, that has been sent via an argument ie $1. And ultimately i would like to replace cust with another variable that has been sent via argument ie $2 ....

iam a little bit lost as i have just started unix last week
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Old 03-24-2006
Pleaes read the rules. Not only are you cross-posting across more than one forum, but you are also posting what appears to be homework.

From your other thread
Quote:
would be grateful for some help on the following q.

"Write a script that takes two arguments. The first being a line of text, the second being your newly created file. The script should take the first argument and insert it into the very top ( the first line) of the file named in your second argument.

Note! The file must retain the original name
If this isn't homework, I don't know what is.

Thanks
ZB
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