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How do I get the first column in Unix?

The first column of any file can be printed by using $1 variable in awk. But if the value of the first column contains multiple words then only the first word of the first column prints. By using a specific delimiter, the first column can be printed properly. Create a text file named students.

How do I get the first column in bash?

Get the first column of a file in bash

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  2. Kill all processes of a user (Or kill almost all using an exception list) in linux. …
  3. Get execution time in seconds.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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