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Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 10:12:30 +0200
From: Jacques Hugo <jacques@wired.ctech.ac.za>
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Hi there ...

What exacltly does this means under sh/bash:
	do something 2>&1 wherever.

What does the 2>&1 do and where can you use
other vatiations with it?

Thanks 
-Jacques

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