Johannes Sixt <j6t@xxxxxxxx> writes: > These are exactly the definitions that I meant. The statement that variables > are not exported is in "2.9.1 Simple Commands" > http://www.opengroup.org/onlinepubs/9699919799/utilities/V3_chap02.html#tag_18_09_01 > > "[If there is a command name], the variable assignments shall be exported for > the execution environment of the command and shall not affect the current > execution environment (except for special built-ins)." Note the "except for special built-ins". I was unsure yesterday because it does not say "except for special built-ins and shell functions". -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe git" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html