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Re: eval in functions in pipelines doesn't set variables globally
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Chet Ramey |
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Re: eval in functions in pipelines doesn't set variables globally |
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Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:34:05 -0500 |
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> Machine Type: sparc-sun-solaris2.8
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> Bash Version: 3.1
> Patch Level: 0
> Release Status: release
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> Description:
> Normally, the eval builtin used in functions to set variables
> makes these variables available globally otutside the function.
> However, when the function gets input from a pipline, the variables
> are set only locally.
Read the Bash FAQ, question E4.
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