How to Delete Empty Lines in Files Using grep, sed, and awk

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Aug 15, 2021

An experienced Linux user knows exactly what kind of a nuisance blank lines can be in a processable file. These empty/blank lines not only get in the way of correctly processing such files but also make it difficult for a running program to read and write the file.

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