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# 1  
Old 10-03-2008
script to count files in a directory

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone had an answer for this?

thanks,

KW
# 2  
Old 10-03-2008
Hi,
I think this link will help u
https://www.unix.com/shell-programmin...directory.html
# 3  
Old 10-04-2008
try using this.
Code:
ls -l|grep -c '^-'

# 4  
Old 10-04-2008
Code:
ls -1 | wc -l 2>/dev/null

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