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Old 08-26-2011, 01:05 PM   #1
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bash script to move files except the last 5


Hi,

can you tell me how to create a script that moves all files from a directory except the last modified 5?

thanks,.
 
Old 08-26-2011, 01:24 PM   #2
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What have you tried?
 
Old 08-26-2011, 01:27 PM   #3
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well its the last 5 modified files im having trouble with

but have been using a find command
 
Old 08-26-2011, 01:30 PM   #4
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You didn't really answer the question. What find command?

Also, it'd be helpful to share how these files get modified. Do people just randomly open whatever looks interesting, or are these outputs from a regularly scheduled task?
 
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As above, show us your find command and explain what you are getting?
 
  


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