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csplit: Split a file at lines 5 and 23.
$ csplit ${filename} ${5} ${23}
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The command "csplit ${filename} ${5} ${23}" is used to split a file into multiple parts based on certain criteria.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  1. "csplit" is the command itself, which stands for "context split". It is used to split files based on context-defined patterns.

  2. ${filename} refers to the name of the file that is being split. You would replace "${filename}" with the actual name of the file you want to split.

  3. ${5} and ${23} are the arguments provided to the command. In this case, they represent the line numbers where the file will be split. The parameter ${5} indicates that the file should be split at line number 5, and the parameter ${23} indicates that it should be split again at line number 23.

So, when you run this command, it will split the specified file at line 5 and create two parts: one containing lines 1-5 and another containing lines 6-23.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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