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Old 08-21-2008, 07:30 AM   #1
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change modified date stamp of file


Hi guys i would like to know how to change the last modified date stamp on a file to a date i specify

i have tried
Code:
touch -t [[20]08]08150000[.00] filename
but i get an error
touch: invalid date format `[[20]08]08150000[.00]
 
Old 08-21-2008, 07:32 AM   #2
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Try this instead:

touch -t 200808150000.00 filename

The square brackets mean that the field is optional. The square brackets should not be typed.
 
Old 08-21-2008, 07:33 AM   #3
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sorry but i figured it out touch -d worked
 
  


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