On Mon, Oct 07, 2024 at 07:27:24PM +0200, oset <o...@superbox.pl> wrote:
> Often, when user uses bit more complex syntax with xargs (or find -exec, for > that matter) the command spectacularly fails, and they dont know why. It > would be beneficial to be able to mock run a command - just print what is to > be run, so user knows what exactly is passed to the program, so they could > adjust/correct their command to do what they intended. It is specially > important when rm(1) is involved, as it can do real damage. Didnt know how > to call it but, you can figure out more accurate, or better name for it. You can. Just replace the actual command with "sh -c 'echo ACTUAL_COMMAND'". cheers, raf
