Sorting only certain data in file.

From: TB (chessgame_at_gmail.com)
Date: 02/15/05

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    I have a text file that has a lot of data in it that I need to sort. I
    have an application that has a command similar to `who` that shows all
    the users that are logged into the app. Every hour I have a script
    that gets the hostname, date, and the users. Unfortunately the command
    doesn't sort the users how I would like. What i would like is to sort
    by the users so that I can see multiple logins. Or better yet, show
    only the duplicate logins (in full so that I can see how many times
    they are logged in).

    Below is an example of what I have. Basically I need everything
    between the ### and the ------------------------ sorted, while
    maintaining the other parts so I know what server, day, and hour the
    data is for. (in the real file there are hundreds of users).

    I've been scratching my head on and off all day trying to come up with
    some way of doing this. Anyone have any ideas.

    Thanks.

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    edgar
    Mon Feb 14 20:00:36 CST 2005

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    edgar
    Mon Feb 14 21:00:22 CST 2005

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