On Wed, Nov 27, 2002 at 02:12:58PM +0000, Thierry ITTY wrote: > this happens when you get a script file from dos (with cr/lf eol) > the first line may look normal Aaaaahhhh, good point :) > #!/bin/sh > > but the CR (which remains invisible within a text editor that silently > adapts itself) is misunderstood by shell > > just edit the file using vi, then ":set ff=unix" and ":wq". this will > remove the CRs cat -v will show the dos line-endings if you have them. -- FunkyJesus System Administration Team