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this keeps the full file name intead of desiredname.m :) no ? -- & test the directory is present is mush better than removing error messages by redirection to /dev/null :)

francois P
– francois P

2018-02-06 19:57:46 +00:00
Commented Feb 6, 2018 at 19:57
@francoisP I'm eagerly awaiting your solution. The OP did not request to alter the filenames. I hope the downvote had a valid excuse.

Gerard H. Pille
– Gerard H. Pille

2018-02-06 20:15:00 +00:00
Commented Feb 6, 2018 at 20:15
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I didn’t vote, but see Why is looping over find’s output bad practice? Also, we prefer answers with explanations.

G-Man Says 'Reinstate Monica'
– G-Man Says 'Reinstate Monica'

2018-02-06 21:04:58 +00:00
Commented Feb 6, 2018 at 21:04
Yeah, my bad for not being clear. Thanks anyway for the help!

Trailing Penguin
– Trailing Penguin

2018-02-06 22:13:53 +00:00
Commented Feb 6, 2018 at 22:13
I down-voted because like G-Man said this is bad practice. Also you have not quoted some variables.

jesse_b
– jesse_b

2018-02-06 22:26:43 +00:00
Commented Feb 6, 2018 at 22:26

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