Dave Korn wrote:
>>>>> +# func_relative_path libdir bindir
>
>>>> gnulib-tool has a function func_relativize. Can we just reuse that
>>>> (and make it fast)?
>
>> Sure. However, if you want something that works with ../, then the
>> gnulib-tool code is worth looking at. Just a suggestion, you know.
> I'll write something to
> pre-condition the paths (i.e. remove '.' components and cancel out
> 'component/..' pairs, remove any doubled-up slashes and trim any trailing one)
> and make it a separate func, it might come in handy elsewhere.
Re that, BTW: can I use shell array variables portably? I'm guessing not,
but it would simplify the design slightly if there was a way.
cheers,
DaveK
