Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 00:06:45 +0000 (GMT) From: attila! <attila@hun.org> To: FreeBSD 5.0-CURRENT <current@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Who broke sort(1) ? Message-ID: <20020925000645.C1nI14141@hun.org> References: <20020924210822.GA61277@nagual.pp.ru> <200209242059.NAA26625@windsor.research.att.com> <200209242043.NAA26380@windsor.research.att.com> <20020924205250.GC60957@nagual.pp.ru> <200209242059.NAA26625@windsor.research.att.com>
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_POSIX_VERSION=199209 fixes the scripts I checked,
particularly entropy and the periodics. although all of
these hung in perl, perl was not at fault.
I don't mind using the 'fix' to restore the old
behavior; it takes care of the immediate problem.
However, I do object to GNU's heavy handed removal of a
flag which is in extensive use. I don't have a problem
with the new syntax, but leave the old one intact
-k, --key=POS1[,POS2]
start a key at POS1, end it at POS 2
does not specify whether or not multiple declarations
can be used --the info page is the same as the manpage.
Consistency may be the hobgoblin of little minds, but
it sure beats insanity.
Whose bright idea was the flag change? Microsoft? They
change everything with every version, sort of like
NTSC -- Never Twice Same Color.
--
I don't need your attitude. I have one of my own.
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