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Old 04-11-2005, 04:24 AM   #1
abhi
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Lightbulb pattern search through find command.

Through Find command How can i find files those are having pattern like "Computer" Written in there first line.
i wants to display only name of the file those are having above mentioned pattern.
 
Old 04-11-2005, 04:37 AM   #2
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try:

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find . -type f -exec grep -n 'Computer'  /dev/null  {} \; |  grep :1:
 
Old 04-11-2005, 10:31 AM   #3
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Smile Thanks!
Thanks Billy i get it.
 
  


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