On Tue, Nov 06, 2007 at 07:43:29AM -0600, Russell L. Harris wrote: > * Rodolfo Medina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [071106 06:42]: > > In the documentation of `sort' I couldn't find the possibility of ignoring > > digits. I have a document that contains names and phone numbers and I wish > > to > > sort it by names. The `-k' option doesn't seem to help because names and > > numbers are not in definite fields. > > > > Any help appreciated > > Rodolfo > > > > Look at Perl. You likely can find whatever help you need on the > Perlmongers mail list.
If he could program in Perl, he could have solved this problem aeons ago. It started as 300 or so numbered files of contacts. Its now one big file and I think he's got it down to each record on one line. Now he wants to sort it but the records aren't in fields. This problem really would have been (still could be) a terrific beginner's work in either Perl or Python (or Ada). Rodolfo, you'll need to send us a sample couple of lines EXACTLY as they appear in your file so that someone who knows sort can help. You'll also need to tell us EXACTLY what you want the file to look like when all is said and done. What do you want to do with this? Doug. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
