How to write a script?
 

How do you write a script that will read in a list of directories and then copy a set of files in to each of the directories that it read in from the list? System in Cent OS 5 latest version.


Thank you for your help in advance.

Try working your way through a simple scripting tutorial. I recommend Linuxcommand.org.

What you're asking is very simple; just a "for" loop to iterate through your list and run the copy command on the directory name.

The absolute best way to learn scripting is to first experiment with the basic commands---one at a time.

In this case, I think you are saying you have a file with a list of directory names---let's call it "namefile".

First, try:
Now do this:
Your script is now practically complete.....:)

Thank you
 

thank you for your reply