How to view a particular ten lines in a large file where can't open the file in vi

cartti · 05-12-2010, 09:04 AM

Hi all,
I am a new user of LQ.I am using RHEL 5.I have a very large test file which cannot be opened in vi.The content of the file has some 8000 lines.I need to view ten lines between 5680 to 5690.How can i view these particular lines in a large file.what is command and option i need to use.Your answers will help me alot.

grail · 05-12-2010, 09:20 AM

Code:

sed -n '5680,5690 p' file