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Old 03-30-2005, 08:57 PM   #1
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Which command to search text/phrase in file?


Example: i want to find the phrase "wonderful day", i'm sure that it is contained in another files (i don't know what it is).
Which command can i find the phrase in more and more files (linux system).

Plesea tell me, thanks so much.
 
Old 03-30-2005, 09:11 PM   #2
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grep, specifically with the -R (recursive) option if you're not sure exactly where and -i (insensitive) if you're not sure of the case. And, with a phrase, quote it. 'man grep' for details.
 
Old 03-30-2005, 09:11 PM   #3
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