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# 8  
Old 05-07-2008
I think this last line needs to have the parameters reversed, otherwise thanks for this bit of code - very useful.

{pre2=pre1; pre1=$0}' /sn/log/OM* > ARe.out
# 9  
Old 05-07-2008
you all have been a great help, it is working now.
thanks so much,
Al
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