Project $1-17$

As you work with UNIX$/$Linux$,$ you remember that your supervisor asked you to complete a few tasks by the end of the week. In this project, you decide to create a notes file of task reminders by using the cat command with the $>$ redirection operator.

To create a new file:

$1.$ Type cat $>$ notes after the command prompt, and press Enter.

$2.$ Type the following: Remember to order a new CD$-$ROM, and send the report by Thursday, and press Enter.

$3.$ Press Ctrl$+$d$.$

$4.$ To review the file you just created, type cat notes after the command prompt, and

press Enter. The sentence you typed in Step $2$ appears on the screen.

After you create the notes file, you remember that your supervisor asked you to complete another task. You can append the reminder to the existing notes file. You also want to include the appropriate monthly calendar in the file for reference.

To add information to an existing file:

$1.$ Type cat $>>$ notes after the command prompt, and press Enter.

$2.$ Type the following: Also remember to make reservations for Sept. conference, and press Enter.

$3.$ Press Ctrl$+$d$.$

$4.$ To add the September calendar to your notes, type cal $92009>>$ notes and

press Enter.

$5.$ Type less notes and then press Enter to review the file $($see Figure $1-20).$

$6.$ Type q to exit the file.