how many times is linus torvalds mentioned in all kernel code related software

[foxmochan]

Hi guy, im a newbie and have an exam question im stuck with, how to find out how many times linus torvalds name is mentioned in all kernel code related software?

please help.

i guess its to do with the find command or the locate one but i just dont seem to be able to look inside files.

any ideas guys.



p.s im really coming round to linux! just a pitty im still clueless

[reed9]

Sorry, homework questions aren't allowed, I'm afraid.

I'll give you a hint...google for text processing commands.

[foxmochan]

lol need a little more help

[coopstah13]

read this
http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/lin...ums-rules.html

you should be able to find what you need easily through google searching, reed9 already gave you a hint towards what you are looking for

[foxmochan]

guys guys, im 34, its not for school. Help! it was just an expression!

[reed9]

I thought you said it was for an "exam question"?

Seriously, the first hit on google for "text processing commands" gives you the answer.