Re: --nest for nested argument files

[Rhys Ulerich]

>> parallel echo {1} {2} {3} ::: a b c ::: 1 2 ::: X Y

>> It could even be extended so that ::: would mark a section of
>> arguments on the command line, but :::: would mark a section as files
>> containing arguments...

>> What do you say?

> Is this syntax too weird? Would it make sense anyway?

I like it.  It is a natural extension of parallel's current use of :::
and ::::.  It is also wonderfully globbing friendly.

- Rhys