In bash how can I split a string eg ...Many thanks everyone, still a learner with respect to bash, your help is appreciated
var1=0624todaysfile
I want var2 to equal the first 4 digits, ie 0624
My first instinct was cut but this is for files only, head & tail are of no use ...
Many thanks Dave
Dave
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