NAME

     split - split a large file into several smaller files


SYNOPSIS

     split [-n] [file [prefix]]


OPTIONS

     -n   Number of lines per piece (default: 1000)


EXAMPLES

     split -200 file     # Split file into pieces  of  200  lines
                         each

     split file z        # Split file into zaa, zab, etc.


DESCRIPTION

     Split reads file and writes it out  in  n-line  pieces.   By
     default,  the pieces are called xaa, xab, etc.  The optional
     second argument can be used to provide an alternative prefix
     for the output file names.


SEE ALSO

     cat(1).