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Re: [PATCH] latest ash has broken 'echo' command



On Mon, Oct 25, 1999 at 05:33:45AM -0400, Ben Collins wrote:
> 
> Persoanlly Xu, I don't think it's Debian's job to enforce POSIX compiance
> in the programs we maintain. If it were, we'de be editing every program
> out there. Leave the programs alone, and let policy decide what we support
> internally for our use, don't try to dictate the way our users try to use
> our system.

Get a grip Collins, understand the issue before jumping in.  Without POSIX
compliance, ash cannot be /bin/sh.  Since I happen to maintain ash, this is
of vital interest to me.
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