Eric Blake writes: >> Interesting. Where is that specified? > > http://pubs.opengroup.org/onlinepubs/9699919799/utilities/V3_chap02.html#tag_18_09_05 > > When a function is executed, it shall have the syntax-error and > variable-assignment properties described for special built-in utilities > in the enumerated list at the beginning of Special Built-In Utilities. > > http://pubs.opengroup.org/onlinepubs/9699919799/utilities/V3_chap02.html#tag_18_14 > > Variable assignments specified with special built-in utilities remain in > effect after the built-in completes; this shall not be the case with a > regular built-in or other utility.
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