[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 
> Morning Sluggers
> 
> I am having trouble with something simple which I am sure is easy.  I just
> want to rename all the files in a directory from say their existing name to
> p-existingname.  e.g.  mv p1.fmt pp1.fmt but for all the files in a
> directory.
> 
> mv wont do it so I thought use find with -exec.  However, {} in -exec gives
> a full path name whichis fine for say adding .old to the end of the file
> names but not manipulating the beginning.
> 
> I am sure my brain has just switched off but I couldn't solve it.  Any
> suggestions gratefully received.

Wouldn't  mmv be better?

Stay well and happy
Heracles

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