replacing string in files from command line 2

[new2unix]

Hi,

I have a bunch files under a directory and each contain multiple email addresses. What would be the quick way, from the command line, to search for specific address and replace it to another if found? For example, look for user1@mycompany.org in each of the file under the dirctory and, if found, change it to user1@mypc.mycompany.org.

Thanks!

Mike

 

[PHV]

You have already get answer: thread80-412547
Anyway:
man sed
man ex

Hope This Helps, PH.
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[ericbrunson]

perl -p -i.bak -e 's/oldstring/newstring/' file1 file2 file3

does a nice, in place substitution, and provides a backup file.