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Rev

the command works awesome!! can you please explain the code if possible..what are variables :p,v and purpose of 1 at the end.Is it for checking the odd lines?

Ron
– Ron

2014-05-01 14:29:31 +00:00
Commented May 1, 2014 at 14:29
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@Ron . Good to hear :) I added an explanation, hope it helps..

Scrutinizer
– Scrutinizer

2014-05-01 16:51:12 +00:00
Commented May 1, 2014 at 16:51
Quick question: which line specifies that "from=name" has changed,and it should not change the first alternate line of that,instead store it to compare with the alternate lines of that particular "from=name".

Ron
– Ron

2014-05-01 19:23:07 +00:00
Commented May 1, 2014 at 19:23
@Ron . from=name is the second field so that would be if(p!=$2) { it changes the first field or all grouped alternate lines with that particular from=name

Scrutinizer
– Scrutinizer

2014-05-01 19:39:00 +00:00
Commented May 1, 2014 at 19:39

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