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From: Andrew Martin <ugly@inhuman.org>
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Subject: 'let' syntax in /bin/sh
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Hello,

For the life of me I haven't been able to figure out the correct syntax
for using 'let' in the sh that comes with FreeBSD (4.6-STABLE).

$ let x=0 
let: arith: syntax error: "x=0"

I have tried many other variations, and read through 'man sh', as well
as searching google.  Could someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks,

-Andrew

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