Re: [dev] [sw] Suckless web-framework

From: Noah Birnel <nbirnel_AT_gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 19:01:24 -0700

On Sun, Apr 04, 2010 at 01:03:55PM -0400, node_AT_lavabit.com wrote:
 
> Semi unrelated question: why are so many people at suckless using ` `
> instead of $( ) ? I've seen it here, dmenu_path, surf's config.h... etc.
>
> $( ) only fails in very, very old shells... think original bourne

I use backticks out of habit... and maybe ignorance. Can you explain
your preference?

--Noah
Received on Wed Apr 07 2010 - 02:01:24 UTC

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