> From: Akim Demaille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 16 Nov 2000 10:45:57 +0100
> We do agree `/foo[\/]bar/' is a single pattern which matches the
> string `foo/bar', right? Then, why do you use the char class here?
Because, if my admittedly fallible memory serves, some older hosts
mishandle /foo\
Akim Demaille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> We do agree `/foo[\/]bar/' is a single pattern which matches the
> string `foo/bar', right?
It matches the strings `foo/bar' and `foo\bar', if you believe in SUS.
/Johan
