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basename ? strip directory and suffix from filenames |
basename NAME [SUFFIX] |
Print NAME with any leading directory components removed. If specified, also remove a trailing SUFFIX. |
??help |
display this help and exit |
??version |
output version information and exit |
Report bugs to <bug-sh-utils@gnu.org>. |
The full documentation for basename is maintained as a Texinfo manual. If the info and basename programs are properly installed at your site, the command |
info basename |
should give you access to the complete manual. |
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