NAME

split − split a file into pieces

SYNOPSIS

split [ −n ] [ file [ name ] ]

DESCRIPTION

Split reads file and writes it in n-line pieces (default 1000) onto a set of output files (as many files as necessary).  The name of the first output file is name with aa appended, the second file is nameab, and so on lexicographically. 

If no name is given, x is used as default (output files will be called xaa, xab, etc.). 

If no input file is given, or if − is given in its stead, then the standard input file is used. 

OPTIONS

−n Number of lines in each piece. 

Sun System Release 1.0  —  26 April 1983