--- Michael Schwendt <fedora@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Well, consider the possibility that I used the > $(foo) command > substitution notation deliberately. That decision is > not due to > personal preference alone, but it's based on the > long-time experience > that it's rather newbie-safe and avoids read errors > and type > errors. Depending on what font [or font size] the > reader of my message > uses, the difference between a single quote > character and the > backquote may not be obvious for everyone. Thanks for the tip. I never really thought about newer users and font sizes affecting the readability of the commands. I guess it's been quite awhile since I've had to think of things like that. Thanks for giving me a new perspective when helping newbies. :) > > Btw, I should have typed > > $ which fedora-buildrpmtree > /usr/bin/fedora-buildrpmtree > $ rpm --query --file $(which fedora-buildrpmtree) > fedora-rpmdevtools-0.2.0-1 > > for increased readability and to save even less > space. ;) You're right though, that really does seem like it would help show a newbie how it works rather than just giving the answer. ===== Kevin C. McConnell --RHCE # 805299480800193 since July 2, 1999-- <Red Hat Certified Engineer> Freedom in software, now freedom in life. http://www.freestateproject.org/ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
