How to use the look command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

How to use the look command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

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The video tutorial explains the Look command, which helps find lines starting with a specific string in a file. It covers the basic syntax, case insensitive searches using the -F option, and handling strings with blanks or quotes. The tutorial also highlights the limitations of Look, such as its inability to use wildcards, and suggests using grep for more complex searches.

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