How to create a list of entries without vi

Shell Programming and Scripting
1

Hi

Is there a way to create a list of entries in a file without using vi to create this list ? I like to write a shell script that would create a list like this:

apple : 2
orange : 4
pear : 3

Any tips/suggestions ?

Thanks

2

Try out this:

echo "hello" > file.txt

Also check what this does:

echo "world" >> file.txt

That has your answer (among many other solutions).

HTH

3

You can use loops in the script to create the list.

Regards,
Chella

4

Here's another way (BASH/KSH/SH)

cat <<LIST >list.dat
apple : 2
orange : 4
pear : 3
LIST

cat list.dat