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Old 09-25-2007
Hammer & Screwdriver Need quick help
I have one script that named testing.sh
#cat testing.sh
#/bin/bash
echo "Enter your name:"
read name

#./testing.sh
Enter your name:
Sanjay

What I need it should take Input in the same prompt(mean to say dun go for next line) like given below.
#./testing.sh
Enter your name:Sanjay

~~~Sanjay~~~
# 2  
Old 09-25-2007
This sounds like homework.
One way, depending on your version of echo
Code:
echo "enter your name \c"
read name

Code:
#linux
echo -n "Enter your name"
read name

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