arithmetic problem

#1 (**permalink**) 02-19-2002

i am used to making scripts for hp-ux. but lately i tried to make some for solaris. the problem is that when i tried to execute it it gave me an error the "let: not found". why is that? how can i perform an arithmetic function in the solaris shell script?

thanks

Perderabo · #2 (**permalink**) 02-19-2002

sh on HP-UX is a modified ksh and it supports the "let" command. sh on Solaris is just the old Bourne shell. Switch to ksh on Solaris and "let" will work.

#3 (**permalink**) 02-20-2002

yes, you are right there. thanks a lot!

this site always never fails me... keep up the good work

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