Re: globstar syntax

[Chet Ramey]

> > Should the globstar (**) syntax allow for partial parameter matching
> > (i.e. **.c to find all *.c files in the current directory and its sub-
> > directories)?
> 
> No.
> 
> The globstar syntax only allows recursive directory traversal.

However, let me add that you can achieve what you want using **/*.c.

Chet

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