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Old 07-23-2009
The quotes around the command are backticks, not single quotes. You could also try
Code:
myfile=$( ls Myfile* )

# 9  
Old 07-23-2009
Quote:
Originally Posted by pludi
The quotes around the command are backticks, not single quotes. You could also try
Code:
myfile=$( ls Myfile* )

You guys Rock!

Works a treat!

Thanks so much everyone!!!!!
# 10  
Old 07-23-2009
Are you sure that you used accent mark (`) for the ls command? I am wondering whether you have used single quotes.


Code:
 
myfile=`lsMyfile*`



---------- Post updated at 04:38 AM ---------- Previous update was at 04:37 AM ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by lathavim
Are you sure that you used accent mark (`) for the ls command? I am wondering whether you have used single quotes.


Code:
 
myfile=`lsMyfile*`


Cool..Looks like you got it fixed.
# 11  
Old 07-23-2009
[quote=lathavim;302336921]Are you sure that you used accent mark (`) for the ls command? I am wondering whether you have used single quotes.


Code:
 
myfile=`lsMyfile*`

---------- Post updated at 04:38 AM ---------- Previous update was at 04:37 AM ----------

lathavim, you were absolutely correct - I was using single quotes instead of the accent mark - apologies for doubting your suggestion!

I seem to be doing a lot of apologising today!! Smilie

Thanks to you all for your great help!
 
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