[indiana-discuss] [docs-discuss] review request: user FAQ

[Roger Marquis]

MC wrote:
>> the _most_ important feature of a programming
>> shell is compatibility. People who want advanced features use scripting
>> languages like perl, python, and ruby, not shells.
>
> Where do you draw the line between advanced and simple features?
> Because if advanced features of the shell aren't used, then only
> simple features are, and if you get simple enough, aren't ksh93
> and bash compatible? Like, don't they both use pipes? ;) --

Good observation, though I don't think anyone can draw that line.
All a distribution can do is observe where others are drawing it
and decide to either be compatible or not.

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Roger Marquis
Roble Systems Consulting
http://www.roble.com/