sort stable

[chirpyform]

Is there an option with the command sort so that the order on input rests. Ex I sort a file on the first 8 chars with
sort -k 1.1,1.8 file
the problem is that if there are several lines that are the same for the first 8 chars then the sort doesn't keep the order, it will sort the rest of the line on ASCII.

With Linux there is the option -s (stable) which works exactly as I would like.

Does this command exist with UNIX?


Thanks
Chris

 

[bfitzmai]

My only suggestion is to run "man sort" to see if on of the options fits you needs.

 

[chirpyform]

strangely enough it was the first thing that i did.

thanks anyway

Chris

 

[KenCunningham]

Chris - don't give up. Which unix? There are several freeware scripts which will do what you require.

 

[KenCunningham]

Sorry - I thought I was in the 'General Unix Discussion' forum!!! Have you looked at

http://www.sunfreeware.com

to see whether there's anything that fits your need?