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OP says they can’t use awk

Inian
– Inian

2019-04-04 05:44:21 +00:00
Commented Apr 4, 2019 at 5:44
hooo ok... will update..

Siva
– Siva

2019-04-04 05:48:27 +00:00
Commented Apr 4, 2019 at 5:48
@Inian awk may not be what the user is supposed to use, but it is the right tool for the job. There is no point learning to use the wrong tools. It is additionally a standard tool that is available on any Unix system.

Kusalananda
– Kusalananda ♦

2019-04-04 12:15:15 +00:00
Commented Apr 4, 2019 at 12:15
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@Kusalananda: Agreed, I would have preferred awk if not for the OP's disclaimer

Inian
– Inian

2019-04-04 12:17:17 +00:00
Commented Apr 4, 2019 at 12:17

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