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1. Shell Programming and Scripting
Am still learning Scripting and I come across a build command that I don't really understand
if /local/bin/wsname 2>/dev/null; then
base="`/local/bin/wsname`"
export base
fi
if ; then
/local/bin/wsname
exit 1
fi
WSNAME="$base"/
can some one in light me to what... (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: Wpgn
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2. Shell Programming and Scripting
Hi,
I found this in a script and I would like to know how this works
Code is here:
# var1=PART1_PART2
# var2=${var1##*_}
# echo $var2
PART2
I'm wondering how ##* makes the Shell to understand to pick up the last value from the given. (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: sathyaonnuix
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3. Homework & Coursework Questions
Hi,
I am creating a program with the C language that simulates the WC command in Unix. My program needs to count lines, bytes and words. I have not added the code to count bytes and words yet. I am having trouble understanding what the file option/flag '-' does. I can not visualize how it moves... (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: heywoodfloyd
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4. Programming
Hey, i am having a problem
First, i know java well and i have used C++ on occasion so i thought i would be able to deal with a class where they program in C. unfortunately i have hit some speed bumps that i am having problems.
Here is my problem:
I have a structure cache_t in the sample... (0 Replies)
Discussion started by: zephoid
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5. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
Sometimes it works for me and sometimes I get this error:
syntax error on line 1, teletype
Basically I've got no idea whats going on, especially at the end of the command: bc
Any help is appreciated (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: phunkypants
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6. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
Hi Gurus:
I am trying to understand the following line of code.I did enough of googling to understand but no luck.Please help me understand the follow chunk of code:
X=$0
MOD=${X%/*}/env.ksh
X is the current script from which I am trying to execute.
Say if X=test.ksh
$MOD is echoing :... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: vemana
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7. Shell Programming and Scripting
I just started shell coding and I'm a bit confused on how 'mv' works can someone explain to me how it works and if i did this correctly. Thanks.
echo "Enter Name of the first file:"
read file1
#echo $file1
if ; then
echo "Sorry, file does not exist."
exit 1
... (16 Replies)
Discussion started by: taiL
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8. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
Couple of questions as I try to decipher someones code who left...
What would something coded like this do?
IFS=:
grep FIELD1 /Path/Path2/Param.fle | read LBL1 LBL2 USRID EADR SUBJ SERVERNAME CFGTBL DIR
ERR=0
Param.fle contents..
FIELD1:FEI::FIELD2:dATAFIELD BATCH:MAIN SERVER......etc.. (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: NycUnxer
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9. What is on Your Mind?
Welcome to "The trouble with...." with your host, ZazzyBob.
Todays offering - "The trouble with letting other people host your website"
I use a certain web hosting service, who shall of course remain nameless here.
They are running PHP 4.3.10
I decide to write a script to test their PHP... (6 Replies)
Discussion started by: zazzybob
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