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Old 02-13-2005, 04:27 PM   #1
zchoyt
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remove * from file nameS


I downloaded a bunch of mp3s and they all start with some BS credit or name. Like www.xxxxxxxx.com-filename1
www.xxxxxxxx.com-filename2
www.xxxxxxxx.com-filename3

Is there a quick way to remove the garbage from the files, perhaps using the rename command?

Thx.
 
Old 02-13-2005, 04:33 PM   #2
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I should have read the man page before posting. That's what the rename command is for. I meant to say mv.

The rename command:
rename www.garbage.com "" ./*

works fine for anyone who stumbles on this post in the future.
 
  


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