(I wrote): >> It seems to me that there is never any need for $ in arithmetic contexts, so >> the >> obvious fix would be to just remove any $ found between (( and )). But from >> what I >> understand that is easier said than done.
(Causing Greg to write): >Unfortunately, that's not true. You need $ if you want to use any >special parameters in an arithmetic context, such as $# or $1. Good point!
