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find /path/to/dir -type f -name db\* -print | wc -l

would count the number of files that begin with 'db' in the name, under the
'/path/to/dir' directory. man find and man wc for more action.

-Craig


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Carrera" <dave@ephgroup.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 2:01 AM
Subject: Simple file count question


Hi List,

I know this is going to be simple but I cant find a suitable answer by
trawling the web so I ask how do I count the number of certain files in a
directory?

So I am in my dir and want to count how many files begin with db and show me
the number.

I hope you can help me and thank you in advance for any help you may give

Dave C

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