> > >Problem is I don't know how to escape the entire variable $value_a so that > > >the . is not considered a quantifier. > > > > You have $value_a and $value_b in the wrong place in your example. > > > Speaking of $a and $b, I seem to recall that both of those are special > variables in that they are exempt from being checked by use strict. > > Therefore, anyone using them outside of their special sort usage, is > bypassing and defeating the use of 'use strict'...strictly speaking.
They are used by sort. But where are they using $a and $b? I only see $value_a and $value_b. -- Brett http://www.chapelperilous.net/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kleeneness is next to Godelness. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]