Have you tried "man grep"?
The man page tells you what grep is, and how to use it.
A search for "grep: on www.google.com yields the following link:
http://www.pegasus.rutgers.edu/~elflord/unix/grep.html
Doing a little legwork on your own, such as using an internet search engine
or reading the man pages will get you an answer fare more quickly than
asking a mail list.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Weaver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Expert List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: March 24, 2001 7:14 AM
Subject: [expert] I just don't "grep" this...
> Hi list,
>
> I know I've used this utility before, but you know what?...I really have
> no idea for sure what the little bugger is. I've taken it for granted
> that it's in there and used it as I've seen it exampled.
>
> So, could someone provide a definitive explanation of just what exactly
> grep is, where I might find some real thorough information on usage and
> function on this wonder of hidden technology?
>
> thanks,
>
> Mark
>
>
