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Old 09-15-2008
Hammer & Screwdriver append a record at the end of a file

Hi all,
i have to append a record at the end of the file(a file which is already with some records).how do i do?please help me?

is there any way of doing this with "SED" command.i am not sure.plz help me on this.

would appreciate your ideas!!!!

bye
rao.
# 2  
Old 09-15-2008
one way
Code:
rec="1234 last record"
echo "$rec" >> myfile

# 3  
Old 09-15-2008
You may try the following code.
Code:
sed '$a\
> whatever you want to append
> ' file_name

# 4  
Old 09-16-2008
Hammer & Screwdriver

Hi mahendrt,
thanks for your help.it's workign fine for my requirement.



Thanks
Narasimharao.
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