[thelist] search and replace on filenames

Peter Van Dijck wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> back on the list, have a job now and need to do this:
> a search and replace on about 200 filenames (in Windows). I need to keep
> the last 5 letters of the name and the extension. (Yes, transferring to an
> old mac laptop).
> 
> Are there any tools that can do that?

As was said, probably in DOS there's a way. I've dabbled in  batch
renaming utilities for Windows but none have impressed me. I always end
up moving them to a *nix box and doing something like the stuff on:
http://www.artlung.com/smorgasborg/Unix_File_Rename.html

(though admittedly what you're doing would be a bit different. If you
can move 'em to a nix server maybe someone can help)

> Thanks for your help, I'd need it by tomorrow morning. If not, I'll ust
> have to go tru by hand.
> 
> Also, on the old mac system i need to do the same. Any tools? (I don't know
> ANY mac, so if there is an easy way, please talk me tru it...)
> Thanks as always,

A Better Finder Rename is a wonderful batch renaming utility on the mac side:
http://www.publicspace.net/ABetterFinderRename/

HTH,
	Joe
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