home directory

[Todd Denniston]

Craig White wrote, On 12/19/2008 12:03 PM:
> Or lastly, this might be useful...
> 
> # cat users_get_home
> #!/bin/sh
> #
> getent passwd | grep $1 | awk -F: '{ print $6 }'
> 
> # ./users_get_home craig
> /home/users/craig
> 
> Craig
> 

Thanks for that getent call suggestion, it simplifies one of my scripts greatly.

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Todd Denniston
Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Warfighter