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Hi,
I have number of files named 11.log,12.log,...........,20.log. I want to rename/move them as 10.log,11.log,.........,19.log respectively. Please suggest a script.
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hmm, on slackware there's a script already built, called, magically enough, rename, i'm sure it's in other distros.
Yes, rename is very common. Unfortunatly it might be confusing to use this way. At least for me. That's because I have the evil handicap of misunderstanding things that SHOULD be easy.
mmm, yah, i still have to look up the way it's used when ever i actually have to use it, man rename helps for a refresher, but, dummy files to test may help.
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