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Hi, I want to see the list of files and directories, but don't want to see the ones that end with a specific pattern. E.g. I have a big directory ...
  1. 09-10-2010 #1
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    [SOLVED] ls filter negate

    Hi,
    I want to see the list of files and directories, but don't want to see the ones that end with a specific pattern. E.g. I have a big directory and some files are normal outputs and some are error outputs (ending in .err). If i want to see the error files I can simply say: ls *.err, but how can I negate that (show me anything but the ones ending in .err)

    Thanks,
    Mike
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    Use the --hide=pattern option to the ls command. Example:
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    ls --hide=*.err
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    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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    yes it worked. Thanks.
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