On 09/12/11 13:03, Stefano Lattarini wrote: >> > It's just that this trick doesn't work for the shell itself, >> > at least, it doesn't always work in the presence of traps. >> > > So you basically agree with my opinion?
I agree that it's a problem with ksh's behavior. I'm not sure that it violates POSIX; that would require more POSIX-lawyering, I'm afraid. The wording in this area is pretty opaque.