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    Sounds a bit like you want us to do your homework. Can you elaborate on what you tried already? Commented May 19, 2015 at 20:56
  • Pardon me! I tried to cut column by column but result is just not satisfying. var=$( echo $line | cut -d ':' -f1-4 | tr ':' '\n' ) Commented May 19, 2015 at 21:46
  • please elaborate on how your result was not satisfying and use the edit functionality to add it to the question. It will be easier to help you that way :) Commented May 19, 2015 at 21:56
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    I added some code :). Hope now is better to understand. Thank you! Commented May 20, 2015 at 9:26