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Old 05-17-2013
Help comparing string, please
Good morning,
I need compare this string.
if [ "$tabla" != "KKKKKK" ] || [ "$tabla" != "HHHHHH" ] || [ "$tabla" != "MMMMMM" ]; then

But this line not work, somebody can say me what is the error.

Thank you for advanced.
# 2  
Old 05-17-2013
Code:
 
if [ ("$tabla" != "KKKKKK") || ( "$tabla" != "HHHHHH" ) || ( "$tabla" != "MMMMMM") ]; then

# 3  
Old 05-17-2013
I am executing this line and do not work.
if [ ( "$tabla" != "KKKKKK" ) || ( "$tabla" != "HHHHHH" ) || ( "$tabla" != "MMMMMM" ) ]; then
[24]: 0403-057 Syntax error at line 54 : `(' is not expected.

Thank for you help.
# 4  
Old 05-17-2013
Sorry my bad was asleep when i typed that Smilie
Between what was the issue with original IF statement?
# 5  
Old 05-17-2013
Quote:
Originally Posted by systemoper
Good morning,
I need compare this string.
if [ "$tabla" != "KKKKKK" ] || [ "$tabla" != "HHHHHH" ] || [ "$tabla" != "MMMMMM" ]; then

But this line not work, somebody can say me what is the error.
Your if statement looks just fine. Why do you think there is an error?
# 6  
Old 05-17-2013
Your comparison is always true, no matter what $tabla's contents be: if it's "KKKKKK", then the second term is true, else the first.
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