11-28-2012
Thanks for this code.
Although it's not quite what I'm looking for it's definitely a more portable way of doing things.
The code you proposed results in the following output:
Please enter the username you would like to add to LDAP (user1):
The code I use in BASH 4 results in the following output:
Please enter the username you would like to add: user1
The user name is populated on the editable line already so I can hit enter and accept or hit backspace and make the changes I want.
It's really semantics but It can save a few key strokes.
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readline_callback_handler_install - Initializes the readline callback interface and terminal, prints the prompt and returns immediately
SYNOPSIS
bool readline_callback_handler_install (string $prompt, callable $callback)
DESCRIPTION
Sets up a readline callback interface then prints $prompt and immediately returns. Calling this function twice without removing the previ-
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The callback feature is useful when combined with stream_select(3) as it allows interleaving of IO and user input, unlike readline(3).
PARAMETERS
o $prompt
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RETURN VALUES
Returns TRUE on success or FALSE on failure.
Example #1
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<?php
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