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18 Sep 2008 1 minutes read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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