On Thursday 12 Sep 2002 3:34 pm, Gary Stainburn wrote: [snip] > > for some reason, MS decided to implement using only one L in nul. > > > > $myoutput= `anycommand 2>nul` > > This is due to an early limitation in DOS where devices could not be 3 > letters, e.g. prn, con.
Sorry folks, that should have read: This is due to an early limitation in DOS where devices could not be GREATER THAN 3 letters, e.g. prn, con. -- Gary Stainburn This email does not contain private or confidential material as it may be snooped on by interested government parties for unknown and undisclosed purposes - Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, 2000 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
