Paul Smith <paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > I can't find a clear statement that both are required and that "ls -a" > must show them. I've used a wide range of UNIX-en and filesystems for > 30 years or so and never seen one that didn't provide them. It seems > like it would break quite a few scripts, at least. Even virtual > filesystems like ClearCase's MVFS provide "." and "..". > > If you want to allow for this possibility I can do so but it would be a > bit crufty. Personally I think it would be overkill but you're the > boss: let me know :-). Doesn't the description of the -A option I quoted upthread hint a simpler and clearer solution? I.e. "test $(ls -A | wc -l) = 0"? -- 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