On Aug 9, 2007, at 9:08 AM, Shawn Walker wrote:

>
>
> Yes, but throwing up our hands and saying "oh well, people will always
> do things they shouldn't too bad" sounds rather defeatist.
>
> I simply can't accept that the solution to something we know is wrong,
> is to perpetuate that wrong.
>
> Notice I never said you had to penalize the user.
>
> However, perpetuating something that is wrong is only going to make
> things worse. So, when will someone have the courage to stand up and
> do something about it?

*sigh* this isn't  question of courage. it's a question of futility.

If you want to help people write better shell scripts (e.g. more  
standard compliant) join the bash project and provide them with built  
in lint facilities. Or write a shell lint and evangelize it's usage.

Failing to accommodate reality isn't courage, it's denial.


Keith H. Bierman    [EMAIL PROTECTED]   |  [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Strategic Engagement Team                   | AIM: kbiermank
<speaking for myself, not Sun*> Copyright 2007




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