\ meta character in LINUX

durga ch

durga ch

@durga-TpX3gO • Oct 26, 2024
eg: nawk '/Tomy/{name[NR]=$1};\
END{for(i in name){print name}} 'db

i am not sure what is the metacharacter '\' is doing here.
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  • Vivek788

    Vivek788

    @vivek788-DRsI4W • Mar 21, 2009

    next line is included..allows easier intended programming..
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