On 09/03/06, Tom Phoenix <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Although it's tempting to use a pattern match for this, that's not the
> right tool for the job. To see whether a string contains a given
> substring, check whether the return value of index() is not -1.
Can you expand on that thought?
What is a pattern match good for if it isn't for finding a substring
in a string?
I'm missing your point.
(and trying not to hijack the thread)
{a completely different} Brian
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