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Re: du --files-from feature request


From: Eric Blake
Subject: Re: du --files-from feature request
Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:34:56 -0700
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[please don't top-post]

According to Aaron Peterson on 12/7/2008 10:59 AM:
> Thanks for the sed tip.
> One of the requirements is ability to edit the list.
> I think there is an escape all unusual characters option in ls..

- --quote-name, --quoting-style

>  I
> didn't see one for find.

- -print0

> I forgot that backspace, etc are keys...  joy. I need it fully escaped
> from the beginning.

Depending on which escaping style you need, ls --quoting-style seems to
fit the bill.

- --
Don't work too hard, make some time for fun as well!

Eric Blake             address@hidden
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