Re: Autoconf-2.53 make check fails on OpenServer 5.0.6a

[Paul Eggert]

> Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 11:32:08 -0700 (MST)
> From: Boyd Lynn Gerber <address@hidden>
> 
> I do know that bash works where my ksh does not.

OK, but I'd like to get to the bottom of this so that the problem is
solved for you (and for others) permanently.

What is the output of the following command for you?

        ksh -xc '
           set x --help --list
           while test $# -gt 0; do
             case $1 in
               --help | -h )
                   at_help_p=:
                   ;;

               --list | -l )
                   at_list_p=:
                   ;;
             esac
             shift
           done
           echo $#
        '

This command attempts to use a short version of the syntax that your
ksh is complaining about.  Please use the ksh that is causing you
problems.  This command should output some debugging information and
then echo 0.  I'd like to see the debugging information.