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csplit:tldr:d73d4
csplit: Split a file every 5 lines (this will fail if the total number of lines is not divisible by 5).
$ csplit ${filename} ${5} {*}
try on your machine
The "csplit" command is used to split a file into multiple parts based on a pattern or line number.
In this specific command:
- "${filename}" is a variable representing the name of the file that will be split.
- "${5}" is a variable representing the pattern or line number at which the file should be split.
- The "*" symbol after "${5}" signifies that the split should occur at every instance of the pattern or line number.
So, when this command is executed, it will split the file specified by "${filename}" into multiple parts, each separated at every 5th occurrence of the specified pattern or line number.
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.