grep "^#" -v file_name

That will return all lines that do not BEGIN with a pound sign "#". 
This could be useful if you have added comments AFTER a command, but you
still want to see the line in your output.
example:
machine:~ # cat testfile
# commented line
line of stuff
more stuff # plus a comment
machine:~ # grep "^#" -v testfile
line of stuff
more stuff # plus a comment
machine:~ #

>>> elemint@theriver.com 05/19/04 2:37 PM >>>
How can I cat a file and recieve all lines excpet ones commented out?


Jim
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