Need to add date to script -

Steven Stern subscribed-lists at sterndata.com
Thu Nov 12 17:44:24 UTC 2009


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On 11/12/2009 11:19 AM, Bob Goodwin wrote:
> 
>    I have a simple bash script that lists my internet usage in gigs,
>    the first three lines are data downloaded, the second three data
>    uploaded, 17.0 g and 5.0 g respectively are the upper limit for 30
>    days..
> 
>    cat /home/bobg/usg.txt >>  /home/bobg/usg1.sav
> 
>    Listing that -
>    cat /home/bobg/usg1.sav
> 
>    produces a long list which I haven't been able to do much with due
>    to my limited knowledge.
> 
>    30 %
>    5.2
>    17.0
>    9 %
>    0.4
>    5.0
>    30 %
>    5.0
>    17.0
>    9 %
>    0.4
>    5.0
> 
>    I would like to have a "date" command inserted to separate each
>    group of six lines. Can some one tell me how to do that or point me
>    in the right direction.
> 
>    This is an updated F-11 computer.
> 
>    Bob
> 


  date >> /home/bobg/usg1.save & cat /home/bobg/usg.txt >>
/home/bobg/usg1.sav

If you want it in a different format, man date and look at the format
options.

- -- 

  Steve
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