08-14-2008
removing bashisms/install dash on cygwin?
I would like to write unix shell scripts which are strictly POSIX compliant, and do not use any specific functionality that ties them down to one particular shell.
What is the best way to do this?
Any script or program that can be run to determine strict POSIX compliance?
Or should I make sure that all my scripts work with dash
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which I understand offers minimal functionality above POSIX?
And if dash is the best route, does anyone know how to install it underneath cygwin?
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