Philip Hallstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> I am trying to write an SH script that i need some functionality. > >> > >> I want it to be able to get a filename without the extention on the end. > >> > >> for example. > >> > >> file.mp3 > >> > >> i would like it to return 'file'. > > > > basename(1); it's even POSIX, so it's pretty portable. > > But only if he knows the file extension before hand...
Hmm. Good point. Looking into my existing scripts, I seem to use ${fil%.*} _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"