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ortizmj 03-03-2011 12:54 PM
Searching for text string in all files
 
Is it possible to search ALL files on a system for a specific text string? I've been messing around with grep without any luck.

Thanks in advance!

PrinceCruise 03-03-2011 01:00 PM
Yes, I suppose you just have to type -

$ sudo find / -name "string-name"

ortizmj 03-03-2011 01:03 PM
Nevermind, I found the "-R" (recursive) option for grep! :)


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