Goedson Teixeira Paixao (2001-08-06 13:41:15 -0300) : > I use the following code to add to the values of my PATH variables. [...] > for __item__ in `echo $__value__|sed 's/:/ /g'` What happens if you try to add a directory name with embedded spaces? I think it won't work if it's already present (it'll be re-added). Roland. -- Roland Mas [...] ou une dent pourrie [...] -- in Variations sur un thème imposé -- Signatures à collectionner, série n°2, partie 2/3.