Re: Some Unix Questions

From: Alan Connor (zzzzzz_at_xxx.yyy)
Date: 03/29/04

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    On 28 Mar 2004 19:30:03 -0800, David McGeorge <soalvajavab1@yahoo.com> wrote:
    >
    >
    > How can I list contents of a directory and all of its subdirectories,
    > providing full details, but only regular files that haven't been
    > accessed in the last 2 days?
    >
    > How can I delete all files older than 1 year from a directory?
    >
    > What utility would you use to swap columns 1 and 2 in a text file?
    >
    > How can I replace a string "2001" for "2002" in a text file?
    >
    > Howe can I cut off the first column in a text file?
    >
    > Thanks a lot.
    >
    >
    >
    > __________________

    Well, you actually DO the reading you were assigned in class, and then
    you'll know.

    Or be close, anyway.

    Then you give it a shot and post your efforts here for commentary.

    Not going to learn how to use Nix if you aren't very comfortable with
    a lot of reading, and forever....

    AC

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