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Re: Bash dumps core for recursive shell functions
From: |
Chet Ramey |
Subject: |
Re: Bash dumps core for recursive shell functions |
Date: |
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 09:59:19 -0500 |
> Machine Type: sparc-sun-solaris2.6
>
> Bash Version: 2.03
> Patch Level: 0
> Release Status: release
>
> Description:
> Bash dumps core (after reporting "Segmentation Fault (core dumped)")
> when
> a recursive shell function is called
Bash doesn't do any kind of function recursion detection. It will happily
supply you with the rope to hang yourself.
--
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