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Old 11-23-2008, 12:00 PM   #1
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search files in the current directory/subdirectory for lines that match particular

hi
please help me in writing a command for searching files in the current directory/subdirectory for lines that match particular string pattern
 
Old 11-23-2008, 12:24 PM   #2
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... and what do you need help with ?
What have you done so far ?

< hmm, sounds like homework ...>
 
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