On Mon, 31 Mar 2003, Rolf Campbell wrote:
> Igor Pechtchanski wrote:
> > P.S. On an unrelated note, the use of shell functions is recommended over
> > the use of aliases.
>
> Why is that?
This is according to the information on the bash info page:
For almost every purpose, shell functions are preferred over aliases.
The section on aliases preceding that phrase lists the limitations of the
alias mechanism. FWIW, the bash man page contains a similar sentiment.
I should have clarified, however, that the above P.S. only refers to bash.
Aliases are still very much alive and used in csh and other shells.
Igor
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