nope that only counts the word once per line.. if the word was in the line twice it would only count it once.
> -----Original Message----- > From: Mat Harris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 12:06 PM > To: ANIDIL RAJENDRAN > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Counting the same word > > > i think this will work, but don't complain if it doesn't 'cos > im tired. ok? > > #!/usr/bin/perl > > $count = 0; > while (<FILE>) > { > if (m/california/) > { > $count++; > } > } > print "california: $count\n"; > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- The views and opinions expressed in this email message are the sender's own, and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Summit Systems Inc. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]