putting something into single quotes in a bash script

g geleem at bellsouth.net
Wed Feb 2 21:03:21 UTC 2011


On 02/02/2011 08:43 PM, Petrus de Calguarium wrote:
> What is the difference in a bash script when one places something between 
> single quotes:

single/double quotes and grave are something i tend to forget sometimes.

i find it quicker, easier and refreshing to run

  man bash

the search on the work *quote*.

if i use then incorrectly enough, it will sink in and i will not have
to keep looking them up. :)


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