split Command
  
  
  Purpose
  
  Splits a file into pieces.
  
   Syntax
  
  split [ - Number ] [ File ] [ Prefix ]
  
  Description
  
  The split command reads the specified file and writes it in
  Number-line pieces (default 1000 lines) to a set of output files.
  The name of the first output file is constructed by combining the
  specified prefix (x by default) with aa, the second by combining
  the prefix with ab, and so on lexicographically, through zz (a
  maximum of 676 files).  You cannot specify a Prefix longer than
  12 characters.
  
  If you do not specify an input file or if you specify a file name
  of - (minus), the split command reads standard input.
  
  Flag
  
  -Number	Specfies the number of lines put in each piece of the set
  of output files.  The default is 1000 lines.
  
  Examples
  
  1.	To split a file into 1000-line segments:
  
  split book
  
  This splits book into 1000-line segments named xaa, xab, xac, and
  so forth.
  
  2.	To split a file into 50-line segments and specify the file
  name prefix:
  
  split -50 book sect
  
  This splits book into 50-line segments named sectaa, sectab,
  sectac, and so forth.
  
  Implementation Specifics
  
  This command is part of base operating system (BOS) Runtime.
  
  Files
  
  /usr/bin/split	Contains the split command.
  
  Suggested Reading
  
  
  
  Prerequisite Information
  
   Understanding Files introduces you to files and the way you can
  work with them.
  
   Input and Output Handling User'sOverview describes how the
  operating system processes input and output.
  
  Related Information
  
  The  csplit command.