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Old 02-24-2009
show a list of files whose names begin
How do I show a list of files whose names begin with c and are two characters long.
ls [^c] {2\}

? thanks
Last edited by vgersh99; 02-24-2009 at 06:51 PM..
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Old 02-24-2009
I'm sure there's a better way, but here's what comes right to mind. Using ls -al:

Code:
ls -al | awk 'length($9)==2 && $9 ~ "^c"'

On my system, the 9th field is the filename... you might have to change that. Using just ls:

Code:
ls | awk 'length==2 && $0 ~ "^c"'

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Old 02-24-2009
Code:
ls c?

# 4  
Old 02-24-2009
Quote:
Originally Posted by vgersh99
Code:
ls c?

Heh, yep, there's the much simpler way. I never give ? enough credit... But why use 5 characters when 36 will suffice? :-)
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Old 02-24-2009
grep “[12]*"
Cool Thanks!
What about:
Write the grep command to find the lines in
cat stu
Jim Miller Mktg 12 A
students who are in 12th grade
grep “[12]* ” stu

?
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Old 02-24-2009
homework, eh?
Posting homework is against the rules.
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Old 02-24-2009
Is this a homework assignment?
 
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