[newbie] Search for text in a directory

Hi there, how can a search for a specific text string in all files inside a directory/directory tree? Thanks Phil. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.255 / Virus Database: 128 - Release Date: 17-May-01

Re: [newbie] Search for text in a directory

Do a man on grep. Grep is a VERY useful tool in *nix. It's great for use in scripts, as well as just basic use. For example, say you're looking for an error message, or something else in a log file, and you're too lazy to just read through the whole file, use a command like this. [timh@yoda