Need to add date to script -

[Bob Goodwin]

On 12/11/09 12:44, Steven Stern wrote:
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> On 11/12/2009 11:19 AM, Bob Goodwin wrote:
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>>     I have a simple bash script that lists my internet usage in gigs,
>>     the first three lines are data downloaded, the second three data
>>     uploaded, 17.0 g and 5.0 g respectively are the upper limit for 30
>>     days..
>>
>>     cat /home/bobg/usg.txt>>   /home/bobg/usg1.sav
>>
>>     Listing that -
>>     cat /home/bobg/usg1.sav
>>
>>     produces a long list which I haven't been able to do much with due
>>     to my limited knowledge.
>>
>>     30 %
>>     5.2
>>     17.0
>>     9 %
>>     0.4
>>     5.0
>>     30 %
>>     5.0
>>     17.0
>>     9 %
>>     0.4
>>     5.0
>>
>>     I would like to have a "date" command inserted to separate each
>>     group of six lines. Can some one tell me how to do that or point me
>>     in the right direction.
>>
>>     This is an updated F-11 computer.
>>
>>     Bob
>>
>>      
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>    date>>  /home/bobg/usg1.save&  cat /home/bobg/usg.txt>>
> /home/bobg/usg1.sav
>
> If you want it in a different format, man date and look at the format
> options.
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> - -- 
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>    
>
>     Steve
>


>     Thanks Steve and Chris. I wont tell you how much time I've spent
>     messing with that problem, simple for you perhaps, but not for me.
>     I do however learn a little each time and keep notes and can
>     expand on what I learn.
>
>     Bob
>
>     PS: Can't send right now, rain blocking k-band path to satellite.
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