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Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 16:32:24 -0600 (CST)
From: Mumit Khan <khan AT NanoTech DOT Wisc DOT EDU>
To: Cygwin Mailing List <cygwin AT sourceware DOT cygnus DOT com>
Subject: Re: [OT] #!/usr/bin/env bash -vx
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On Wed, 31 Jan 2001, Ehud Karni wrote:

> >
> > It's the way env works, especially in conjunction with '#!'. 
> 
> Well, It is not env fault. The problem is the activation of a file
> with the magic `#!'. The invocation is different among UNIXes, but it
[ ... ]

I'm perfectly aware of what it's all about, and that's why I added the
'in conjuction with #! ... ' trailer. I simply wanted to point out that
it's simply not a Cygwin-specific issue, and hence *attempt* to kill the 
thread without lengthy explanation. 

Anybody wishing to discuss the intricacies of "interpreters" in Unix
please follow up to one of the appropriate Usenet forums. 

Regards,
Mumit



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