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the command 

find /tmp -name 'core*' -type f -print0 | xargs -0

works fine on Linux, but xargs -0 option is not legal on Solaris

what is the equivalent option ( xargs? ) for Solaris 10

second question:
is it possible to change the syntax:

find /tmp -name 'core*' -type f -print0 | xargs -0

So it will fit for both OS - Linux and Solaris

I try on my solaris 10 machine:

find /tmp -name 'core*' -type f -print0 | xargs -0
xargs: illegal option -- 0
xargs: Usage: xargs: [-t] [-p] [-e[eofstr]] [-E eofstr] [-I replstr] [-i[replstr]] [-L #] [-l[#]] [-n # [-x]] [-s size] [cmd [args ...]]
Anthon
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yael
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  • see if your system has gxargs, possibly in /usr/sfw/bin, or /opt/sfw/bin. Then you can use the GNU specific options. – Tim Kennedy Mar 11 '13 at 13:40

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Both the -print0 to find and the -0 to xargs are not POSIX, and may not be available everywhere. The + command terminator to -exec is part of POSIX, and will accomplish the same task. Here is an example.

find /tmp -type f -name 'core*' -exec rm {} +
jordanm
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  • ok but I cant think right solution and regarding my question , find /tmp -name 'core*' -type f -exec < which other syntax I can put here > in order to print the argument one after one , – yael Mar 07 '13 at 14:10
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    @yael that's what the + terminator does. – jordanm Mar 07 '13 at 15:15
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The --print0 and -0 are GNU extensions. I believe the (almost) full suite of GNU tools is available for Solaris (perhaps under names like gfind, probably not installed by default).

Here is a list of suggested tools to install to make your Solaris experience more pleasant.

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vonbrand
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Use GNU Parallel in place of xargs:

find /tmp -name 'core*' -type f -print | parallel echo

It takes literally 10 seconds to install GNU Parallel:

wget pi.dk/3 -qO - | sh -x

Watch the intro videos to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL284C9FF2488BC6D1

Ole Tange
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