Re: #! -- reconsideration?

[Daniel Quinlan <quinlan@transmeta.com>]

Ted Baker <baker@dad.cs.fsu.edu> writes:

> For example, how about extending the syntax of the first line
> to something that is distinct from existing practices, e.g.,
>
> #!posix shell

That's elegant, I like it.

We could also do something like:

  #!/bin/posix shell

And create a new "posix" program that would do the right thing.  This
solution would not require any kernel changes, but isn't as elegant.

Dan