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Old 10-28-2003, 09:12 AM   #1
steevy18
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Unhappy Bash - Using variable from a .conf file


Helle I have a conf file name tp4backup.conf
this is the file :

SERVICE="srvtest"

[servtest]
PRE_CMD="allo"
[/servtest]

Ok now, from a .sh script, how can I use my variable defined in the .conf file....

Please help me
Thanks
steve
 
Old 10-28-2003, 11:58 AM   #2
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source the conf file in your script.
 
  


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