Specifying sort fields

From: JJB (Barbish3_at_adelphia.net)
Date: 04/22/04

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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 14:43:49 -0400

    How to specify the fields the sort program is to sort on?

    My file has blanks between the fields and I want to sort on
    field number 9 which is ip address.

    I want to sort filea and put results in fileb.

    A sample of the sort command to be used from the command line would
    go an long way to understanding how to use it.

    Thanks

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