"grep" database

[gene tani]

maybe look Gonzui, LXR, some of the other tools listed here

http://www.gnu.org/software/global/links.html

Hilbert wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I've heard of a software on linux that creates a recursive database of
> text files  and then provides an interface for grep-like queries. I'd
> like to use it to find procedures/variables in a large code base.
> 
> Any suggestions appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> Hilbert