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  • i'm in VM so just testing out. I've tried but It still isn't working properly. This is just a part of my full script. And for some reason whenever I execute one of other options, the "The directory does not exist" shows up. I want it to check just for one of the scripts, not any other. Commented Feb 23, 2015 at 3:32
  • @Hp88 Are you trying to check if the /etc/passwd file exists of the /home directory exists first before copying? Also edit your question and post your full script if it is having problems. I can't speak for the rest of the script not working without seeing it. Commented Feb 23, 2015 at 3:35
  • @Hp88 I also fixed the script. It was wrong. Sorry, it's late and I'm starting to see stars. :D lol Commented Feb 23, 2015 at 3:50
  • Thanks, I tried it, but it still does not tie up to my full script, I edited my entire script. Thanks for your help! Commented Feb 23, 2015 at 4:29
  • @Hp88, I updated my answer with a case statement of your script. I tested it and everything works. See if that works for you. It should give you more flexibility than your nested if-then-else statements. Commented Feb 23, 2015 at 5:06