> Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 21:16:31 +0800 > From: "Yongwei Wu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], make-w32@gnu.org > > > > I was frustrated by the fact that Batch files do not support things > > > like "echo -n" and "`cmd`", so resorting to a Shell script was really > > > a desperate hack. > > > > Well, actually `cmd` _is_ supported, but only in newer versions of > > Windows (W2K and later), and I didn't want to limit users to those > > versions. > > Bother to elaborate more? I have no knowledge about this. I made a > very simple test on my XP box, and do not have a clue.
It's buried in the FOR command, where you wouldn't dream of looking for it. Type "for /?" and read the part about the "for /f" option, you will see that backticks are supported. It is a trivial exercise to make a FOR loop that loops exactly once and uses `foo`. Still, it's not as advanced as the Unixy shell `foo` feature; in particular, redirection in the `foo` command can be tricky or even downright impossible. _______________________________________________ Make-w32 mailing list Make-w32@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/make-w32
