Sasidhar Kasturi writes:
> Is it that /usr/bin binaries are more advanced than that of /xpg4
> things or .. the extensions of the /xpg4 things?
No. They're just different.
> If i want to make some modifications in the code.. Can i do it for /xpg4/bin
> commands or .. i should do it for /usr/bin commands??
There's no simple answer to that question.
If your modifications affect things that are covered by the relevant
standards, and if your modifications are not in compliance with those
standards, then you should not be changing the /usr/xpg4/bin or
/usr/xpg6/bin versions of the utility.
If your modifications affect compatibility with historic Solaris or
SunOS behavior, then you'll need to look closely at how your changes
fit into the existing /usr/bin utility.
In general, I think we'd like to see new features added to both where
possible and where conflicts are not present. But each proposal is
different.
I'd suggest doing one (or maybe more) of the following:
- putting together a proposal for a change, getting a sponsor
through the usual process, and then bring the issues up in an ARC
review.
- finding an expert in the area you're planning to change to help
give you some advice.
- getting a copy of the standards documents (most are on-line these
days; see www.opengroup.org) and figuring out what issues apply in
your case.
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