Re: Bug#3146: 1.1 installation: ae doesn't work
bruce@pixar.com (Bruce Perens) wrote on 29.05.96 in <[🔎] m0uOuNR-0005z7C@mongo.pixar.com>:
> > Is sed available? Or are you talking about before the system is
> > installed at all?
>
> Sed is available on the root floppy and is installed by the base floppies.
> I've heard that some true hackers can use sed interactively but I've never
> tried this.
It's quite easy to use sed to edit without using it interactively, it just
needs some planning.
It's nearly the same as doing all your editing with the search-and-replace
function of your favourite editor, without prompting - akward, but
possible.
Make up one or more s/.../.../ commands, and sed <your_file >new_name.
Check the new file to see if it worked, then mv or cp it back.
Easy to understand, too, if you've ever done anything with sed.
MfG Kai
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