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2009Spring

01.12.09 - 05.08.09

Introduction to UNIX/Linux

CSCI1483

Tuesday Thursday
08:30 AM - 09:50 AM

Shell Scripting I

Lab08

Objective: To work with the vi editor to create a shell script

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Lab08

Requirements

Shell script entered correctly15 pts
Shell script made executable5 pts
Total20 pts

Instructions

Use vi to create a shell script called wherearethey in your bin directory by entering the following script:

echo -n "Who are you looking for: "
read user

if [ -n "$user"  ]
then
  list=`w | grep $user | cut -c19-30`

  if [ "$list" != "" ]
  then
    echo "The user $user is logged in from $list"
  else
    echo "The user $user is not logged in now"
  fi
fi

Make the script executable and run the script. Make an attempt to understand what the script is doing and how it is doing it.