Conditional Line Deletion

[RTB2805]

I have a file with two columns, I need to delete any lines where $2 id black should such lines exist.

Any assistance appreciated.

 

[PHV]

where $2 id black
What do you mean ?
Something like this ?

awk '$2!="black"' /path/to/input >output

Hope This Helps, PH.
FAQ219-2884
FAQ181-2886

 

[RTB2805]

Sorry, I'm having an attack of dystypia!

That should read is blank; ie $2=""

Rob

 

[PHV]

So, even simpler:

awk '$2' /path/to/input >output

Hope This Helps, PH.
FAQ219-2884
FAQ181-2886