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# 15  
Old 02-03-2019
Please allow me to explain: I had one directory highlighted in green upon running ls and I didn't know why. Researching the reason for all the different colors led me to a script I found which printed the names of the different types of files in their respective colors, but also produced exactly 112 error messages. I just wanted to get rid of the error messages. Next time I post, and the situation is similar, I will start with "I found a script...". I just re-read Neo`s forum rules, and didn't see anything which prohibits what I did, but even so, if I should stick to scripts I write myself, I will be glad to do that. I think this is a great community, and I want to remain a member in good standing!
@TioTony and @Don Cragun--those scripts worked well. Thanks.
# 16  
Old 02-03-2019
There is no problem with posting code you found somewhere else, but when you do please state where you found it. And, it always helps to know both what is working and what is not working. If you just show us the error messages and don't tell us that you're also getting the output you wanted, we can waste a lot of time trying to figure out what output you do want and guessing whether or not you are getting the output you wanted.

The more we know about what you're doing, what you're seeing when you do it, and what you are trying to get to happen; the better chance you'll have of getting the answers you want and getting them faster.

Cheers,
Don
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# 17  
Old 02-03-2019
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Originally Posted by Xubuntu56
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@TioTony and @Don Cragun--those scripts worked well. Thanks.

I infer from this comment that my proposal falls short of success. Pls. try again with IFS=':'. I edited my post as well...
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# 18  
Old 02-03-2019
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Originally Posted by Xubuntu56
I just re-read Neo`s forum rules, and didn't see anything which prohibits what I did, but even so, if I should stick to scripts I write myself, I will be glad to do that. I think this is a great community, and I want to remain a member in good standing!
First off: we were all newbies at some point and we don't bite (ah, well, usually... that is: mostly... make that: sometimes... bets are off when the moon is full....).

You might want to read the all-time classic How to Ask Questions the Smart Way.

Or, my own take on it: What to include in a post

I hope this helps.

bakunin
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# 19  
Old 02-03-2019
@RudiC
I'm away from my main setup, but your edited version worked like a charm on my travel laptop.Smilie
@bakunin
I shall read the "Smart Way". I liked your shorter take on it.
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