Small problem with bash and forward slash
 

Hi,

I have a script that grabs a numerical string from a text file that sometimes can be several slashes which in that case should have a certain action.

So:

tm=2

if [ tm="/" ]
then res=0
else
res=1
fi

This always gives me res = 0. What do I have to do so it gives me res = 1? I tried several ways in the IF like escaping the forward slash but that condition is always true.

Thanks.

You need some spaces around that equals sign. And in general you should use [[ ]].

The = vs == doesn't really make a difference here, but I think it reads easier.

Thanks a lot!

I have another related question if you don't mind. :p

So:

Should give res = 1 right? I get res = 0. :confused:

Oops! I had a typo in my previous post. I've emitted that post but here it is again:

You need a $ when referencing a variable.

Everything working fine now. Thanks!