using AWK

[Devin Teske]

On Dec 17, 2012, at 3:39 AM, Jack Mc Lauren wrote:

> Hi guys
> 
> How can I read a file which contains a number and assign that number to a variable via awk programming? By the way, I want to use this awk program in a shell script.
> 
> Thanks in advance

Try this:

awk -v file=/etc/ttys 'BEGIN { getline line <file; printf "First line from %s: %s\n", file, line }'

-- 
Devin

_____________
The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please: (i) delete the message and all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any manner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately. In addition, please be aware that any message addressed to our domain is subject to archiving and review by persons other than the intended recipient. Thank you.