grep & find

[uguess]

if i want to search multiple files for specific field and then return the matching filename + line number. how can i do that.

 

[PHV]

Have a look at the -n option in the grep's man page.

Hope This Helps, PH.
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[Annihilannic]

Also see the -r option, if you are using GNU grep. If it is available you will not need to use find at all.

Annihilannic.