Hi, i think a file_not_found_handle() or a modified command_not_found_handle(), that does not need an unsuccessful PATH search to be triggered, would be useful and consistent.
i found this old (Dec, 2009) discussion : http://gnu-bash.2382.n7.nabble.com/command-not-found-handle-not-called-if-command-includes-a-slash-tp7118.html Why are the patches not part of the bash? Use case: -see: command_not_found_handle() Cheers, Andreas