How to replace text in multiple files

bpk · 02-10-2004, 01:39 PM

So I have a mailman list where I would like to change the name of the list entirely. Everything is working just great, except I want the name changed. It seems that making a copy of this mailing list and simply replacing the name of it (foo) with the new name (bar) would do the trick, but... whats the trick to create such a batch process? All the files I'd like to replace foor with bar with are in the same directory. Perhaps just a heads up on what tools would be used would be great.

Thanks.

ugenn · 02-10-2004, 01:50 PM

bpk · 02-10-2004, 02:03 PM

wouldn't perl be a more sound solution? *shrug*