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Old 05-05-2005
AWK utility
Hi,

Can anyone explain me the use of awk with example in a brief? I heared that it's a language but how it's useful in unix and how to use it in shell script.

Thanks in advance.

Malay
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Old 05-05-2005
Here is an indepth explanation --> Awk User Guide Smilie
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Old 05-05-2005
Thanks for the link but I need to know basic use of awk. That's it. I will definitely read this link whenever I get leisure time.

Malay
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Old 05-05-2005
Try the preface and summary of the AWK Manual.
 
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