Re: how to read in a line from script

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From: Marc Butler
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 00:00

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root (freemant@wr.com.au) wrote:
: I'd like to get a line of input from the user from within
: a bash script. Can it be done? How? TIA.
: 

User the shell command read.
You'll find the man page very helpful.

Marc
--
If reality persists see your doctor.


Marc Butler, marc@zip.com.au, http://www.zip.com.au/~marc

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