Re: [PATCH] [RFC] add support for input/output count of lines

[Roberto Nibali]

Hi,

> > Also I don't really see where the GNU grep authors draw the line between
> > 'grep requirement' and 'grep feature' when I look at its man page [...]
>
> I admit that the line is not clear.
> The line was crossed with the --recursive option, which later naturally
> brought --include and --exclude.

I understand.

> Some people really wanted short alias, like `rgrep', while other still
> use find and xargs...

Well, those are not really interchangeable to be honest. A bit a "harsh" 
response to such an attempt of equality has been given by Al Viro once on LKML:

http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0310.1/0985.html

Your mileage may vary of course.

> If you want to use multiple patterns, then you definitely need
> a programming language, like awk.
> That /foobar/ can be replaced by any expression.  See ``info gawk''.

Most definitely, yes.

> Well, grep -Z gives you an unambiguous output which can be easily parsed.
> Then you can reformat the output.

Correct.

Thank you all for your valuable time in replying, I will seek for better 
solutions to our problem with the feedback given. There's no need to further 
discuss the inclusion of my previously posted patch. It was a good aid for this 
discussion, however ;).

Take care,
Roberto Nibali, ratz
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