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Old 01-21-2007
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I'm saying this in simplistic terms but here is what happens in terms of processes:

Code:
   your shell
       +
       |
       +------Your application
                         +
                         |
                         +-------The command your program runs
If you make a change in the bootom node in this list it has no effect on the ones above it. You cannot chdir in the parent from a within a child.