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UGU: Unix Guru Universe - Unix Tip #4547- August 23, 2025
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Unix Tip #4547- August 23, 2025
EDIT A LOST FILE
Forget where you put your files?
Rather than specifying an absolute pathname,
use command substitution instead.
Instead of:
% vi /usr/local/bin/foo
Try:
% vi `which foo`
NOTE: files must be in your path for "which" to find them.
This tip generously supported by: thockin@ais.net
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