nixCraft
Shell scripting: How to compare float values
This is a discussion on Shell scripting: How to compare float values within the Shell scripting forums, part of the Development/Scripting category; Hi, I'm new to shell scripting. I'd able to compare two integers, however I couldn't compare 2 2 float values. ...
|
|||||||
| Register | FAQ | Members List | Calendar | Forgotten your password? | Mark Forums Read |
07-26-2007, 01:38 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Shell scripting: How to compare float values
Hi,
I'm new to shell scripting. I'd able to compare two integers, however I couldn't compare 2 2 float values. Can u please tell me how I can compare 2 float values? For e.g to find greater value between 5.6 and 7.8... Purnachander. 
|
| Sponsored Links | ||
|
|
|
07-26-2007, 06:46 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Use bc and pipes as follows
Code:
st=$(echo "12.6 > 15.77" | bc) if [ $st -eq 1 ]; then # 1 == true echo "True" else echo "False" fi
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) |
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
Linear Mode
|
|
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| need help on shell scripting | rahul_sayz | Shell scripting | 1 | 12-08-2007 11:37 AM |
| Why are ulimit values not being set properly upon SSH (Secure Shell) login? | jerry | Networking, Firewalls and Security | 0 | 06-15-2007 11:58 PM |
| Use float real numbers in a shell script | hao | Shell scripting | 1 | 03-16-2007 02:35 AM |
| How can I Update the XML Tag Values using Shell Script | Mithun_Kamath | Shell scripting | 1 | 01-25-2007 01:29 AM |
| Learning Shell Scripting | ricc | Shell scripting | 4 | 08-30-2005 10:37 AM |
All times are GMT +5.5. The time now is 06:55 PM.
