"P" == Pilch <ucc02aa@sunmail.lrz-muenchen.de> writes: P> But even if all programs were so considerate, I would like a more P> powerful shell syntax. Umm...this is akin to several other "better mousetrap" longings in the UNIX world. For a more powerful shell syntax, don't use a "traditional" shell: use something like Perl. :)~ --Up.