On Fri, 5 Dec 2003, Han Huynh wrote: > Is there any way to export a variable for one parent shell to a different > parent shell? I know that export will work to a subshell, but I can't find > any process to return a variable to a different parent shell.
I am not sure I understand your question, but I'd suggest you take a look at the eval built-in function of the shell. I think it is what you need. The bash advanced scripting guide might be of help to you: http://www.tldp.org/LDP/abs/html/ Grx HdV -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
