Re: bash: how to split a $var ?

[David selby <debian@pusspaws.net>]

David selby wrote:

> In bash how can I split a string eg ...
>
> var1=0624todaysfile
>
> I want var2 to equal the first 4 digits, ie 0624
> My first instinct was cut but this is for files only, head & tail are 
> of no use ...
>
> Many thanks
> Dave
Many thanks everyone, still a learner with respect to bash, your help is 
appreciated
Dave