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Re: Logically equivalent statements output different results. Suspect problem with 'pipe'.

Chet Ramey
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:24:01 -0800

On 3/2/10 5:11 AM, Kalidas Yeturu wrote:

> Bash Version: 3.2
> Patch Level: 33
> Release Status: release
> 
> Description:
>     [Detailed description of the problem, suggestion, or complaint.]
> 
> Logically equivalent statements output different results. Suspect problem
> with 'pipe'.

These are not logically equivalent statements -- the pipe makes a real
difference.  Please read the Bash FAQ, question E4.

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