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Old 11-26-2004, 12:07 PM   #1
shanenin
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bash question?


I have a question about bash syntax. I am using something out of the gentoo install guide as an example

Code:
CFLAGS="-march=athlon-xp -pipe -O2"   
CXXFLAGS="${CFLAGS}"
the line CXXFLAGS is supposed to have the same cflags as the above line, so why would it not be like this
Code:
CXXFLAGS="$CFLAGS"
what purpose do the brackets serve?
 
Old 11-26-2004, 12:22 PM   #2
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In the case of the example given, they are optional. There are many constructions where they are required, to mention just one:

${parameter:-word}

If you want the whole story: man bash, specifically the Parameter Expansion section.

On a personal note: I always use the brackets. I could be wrong, but I believe that's the way 'it's supposed to be done'.

Hope this helps.
 
  


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