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NAME		cat -- concatenate and print
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SYNOPSIS	cat___ file918 ...
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DESCRIPTION	cat___
reads each file in sequence
and writes it on the standard output.
Thus:
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cat___ file____
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is about the easiest way to print a file.
Also:
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cat___ file1_____ file2_____ >file3______
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is about the easiest way to concatenate
files.
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If no input file is given cat___ reads from the standard
input file.
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If the argument "-" is encountered, cat reads from
the standard input file.
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FILES		--
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SEE ALSO	pr(I), cp(I)
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DIAGNOSTICS	none;
if a file cannot be found it is ignored.
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BUGS		cat x y >x  and  cat x y >y  cause strange results.