Vladimir Barbarosh wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I found bug in 'GNU bash, version 4.0.0(18)-release (i686-pc-linux-gnu)'. In
> order to reply it, just type:
>
> $ ./configure
> $ make
> $ ./bash
> $ ls a<TAB>
> malloc: /Users/chet/src/bash/src/parse.y:5561: assertion botched
> free: called with unallocated block argument
> last command: ./bash
> Aborting...Aborted
This is fixed by bash-4.0 patch 2.
> But, this reveals another problem. Just try to type, under bash sources
> directory, 'ls a<TAB>'. First time you press <TAB> your speaker will beep.
> Second time you press <TAB> files will be listed, but cursor go to the left
> part of 'xterm'. You always must press END key on the keyboard in order to
> place cursor where it shold be.
I would try applying the bash-4.0 patches to see whether or not that
fixes it.
It's hard for me to try to reproduce the problem without knowing the
original value of $PS1, since you use it in the assignment statement
in your report.
Chet
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