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From: George Reid <greid@ukug.uk.freebsd.org>
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Subject: Re: shell inconsistency - csh should remove
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On Tue, 19 Dec 2000, David Xu wrote:

> I mean learn cycle, if I learn csh scripts too long, then I may be
> confused by scripts in FreeBSD system, for example /etc/rc.* scripts,
> you wrote all scripts in sh shell style, but I am now familiar with
> csh, they are different, incompatible, and feel uncomfortable.

You have been presented with the solution: install the shell of your
choice. I suggest you evolve a brain, follow the advice and stop
complaining about what is essentially a non-issue.

> does csh support function definition in scripts?

Yes.

> support it. Linux user are now using bash, I know Linux users >
> FreeBSD users, it's the truth, no matter you believe it or not

Linux users > FreeBSD users in number. Do Linux users typically create so
much fuss over something so simple as editing a file to suit your
preferences? If so, I suggest you return to an operating system that
requires no thought or effort to use, since it would appear to suit
you better.

G

"And then it comes to be that the soothing light
   at the end of your tunnel was just a freight
            train, comin' your way."

      George Reid * greid@ukug.uk.freebsd.org



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