On 1 Dec 2009 00:05:09 GMT Allodoxaphobia Allodoxaphobia <bit-buc...@config.com> replied:
> You can, doncha know, install ports into $HOME? > Ergo, you could install bash 3.x and one or more earlier versions > in $HOME/bin/ and test your scripts to your heart's content. > > I found the install 'tricks' via Google, but I don't remember the > keywords I succeeded with beyond 'freebsd' and 'ports' now... > > I successfully installed `alpine` in my FreeBSD shell account > at a time when the SysAdmin only had `pine` installed. I have neither the time, inclination to install multiple versions; nor the morbid fasination to observe what possible system damage may eventually occur due to that enterprise. If I were writing a script for eventual mass distribution, I would set up multiple stations, with various operating systems, and shell versions and do a legitimate test. I am actually writing for in-house use. I was simply inquiring for information since I have one of the only two PCs in my organization that have Bash-4 installed. The others all have various versions of Bash-3. As each unit is replace, it is updated to the latest OS and software versions. With the economy as it is, that is not about to happen any time soon. -- Gerard ger...@seibercom.net |::::======= |::::======= |=========== |=========== | The opulence of the front office door varies inversely with the fundamental solvency of the firm.
