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Old 06-26-2008
validating a file or directory

Hi there,
im writing a script and trying the get the 2nd parameter and check it if its valid file or valid directory,
Example:

./test -a quiz1

i need to check quiz1 ($2)
if it matches any name of a file or directory.

Thanks
# 2  
Old 06-26-2008
Sorry dude, can't post test/homework questions here. You should google shell test syntax for clues.
# 3  
Old 06-26-2008
Smilie 0ops, you missed understanding, its not homework or quiz, its just exercise from a book.

Ive googled before i post, and i got some result but didn't work quit right,
i wont post something and wait long to get reply for it since i can search it.
but still thanks for trying.
# 4  
Old 06-27-2008
Quote:
Originally Posted by new2Linux
.... its just exercise from a book.
And here is the basic solution:
Code:
#!/bin/sh
ls $2 2>&1 ; test $? -gt 0 && echo NOK || echo OK

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