Calculating read lengths - SOLiD

[naluru]

I am working with SOLiD data and have trimmed reads. I am trying to calculate the length of the reads and their number. I have seen several publications where they have shown these details.

My question is, do you calculate them using linux commands? or is there any other efficient way to do it. Any hints will be highly appreciated.

Thank you

[colindaven]

If you have base space fasta files have a look at the tool Galaxy online. There are tonnes of other tools which should do this for you. R may also be useful for you.