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18 Sep 2008 1 minutes read
FB4 Another Way to Use Math Expressions in Shell Scripts
  • Basic stuff Scripts Unix

Another Way to Use Math Expressions in Shell Scripts

Today I’d like to expand a bit more on the basic calculations in Unix scripts.

Use Parenthesis to simplify math …

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26 Aug 2008 3 minutes read
FB4 Updating Values of Your Shell Variables in Unix
  • Basic stuff Scripts Unix

Updating Values of Your Shell Variables in Unix

If you’re just getting started with your Unix scripting or new to Unix shell, today’s little tip will make …

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13 Aug 2008 3 minutes read
FB4 How to Parse Text Files Line by Line in Unix Scripts
  • How-To Questions & Answers Scripts Solaris Unix

How to Parse Text Files Line by Line in Unix Scripts

I’m finally back from my holidays and thrilled to be sharing next of my Unix tips with you!

Today I’d like …

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16 Jun 2008 3 minutes read
FB4 Unix Scripts: Basic Arithmetic Operations
  • Scripts Unix

Unix Scripts: Basic Arithmetic Operations

As I was writing the Time and date in Unix scripts post last week, I’ve realized that there’s one really …

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11 Jun 2008 4 minutes read
FB4 Unix Scripting: Time and Date
  • Scripts Unix

Unix Scripting: Time and Date

If you have followed this blog for a while, you should remember how to use variables in Unix shell scripts.

Going …

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07 May 2008 3 minutes read
FB4 Using Variables in Unix Shell Scripts
  • Basic stuff Scripts Unix

Using Variables in Unix Shell Scripts

Any Unix shell script longer than a line will most likely involve using variables. Variables are used to store temporary …

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08 Nov 2007 2 minutes read
FB4 Perl: Searching Through Directory Trees
  • Scripts Unix

Perl: Searching Through Directory Trees

I had a need to scan a huge directory tree today, identifying the users and Unix groups owning all the files. The …

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