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Exporting variables containing white space


From: Raphael Summers
Subject: Exporting variables containing white space
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 19:49:35 +0100

Hi,

I am trying to create a global shell variable. I type

export MYMUSIC=/mnt/windows/Documents\ and\ Settings/Administrator/My\ 
Documents/My\ Music

On attempting to cd to $MYMUSIC, it complains that there does not exist a 
directory /mnt/windows/Documents\

However, if I cd directly to this location verbatim (without the use of the 
variable), it appears to be do this successfully. 

I am wondering how to overcome this problem. What combination of single 
quotes, double quotes, and backslashes are required? 

Thanks in advance,

Raphael Summers.




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