set variable command

ammu · #1 (**permalink**) 05-24-2007

Hi all,

I want to set a variable in ksh shell (prompt) and echo the value.

$ set x=5
$echo $x

But it is returning null. Can any one please help.

Thanks in advance

dfs · #2 (**permalink**) 05-24-2007

Just do:

x=5
echo $x

should work fine

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