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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.
- Exporting variables containing white space,
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