#1 2015-11-19 10:24:54

xaos52

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Why is printf better than echo?

A must read for all shell users

Horizon_Brave

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Registered: 2015-10-18

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Re: Why is printf better than echo?

Great! More syntax I need to learn!     But yea I have noticed that echo seems to be a bit more general and can't be as specific as printf

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Snap

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Re: Why is printf better than echo?

Thanks, Doc.

Head_on_a_Stick

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Re: Why is printf better than echo?

Fascinating, thank you!

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brontosaurusrex

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Registered: 2015-09-29

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Re: Why is printf better than echo?

I was actually unaware that printf is newer until hitting this one
http://wiki.bash-hackers.org/commands/builtin/printf

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