Re: [Help-bash] When pipes fail (and when not)

[Paul Wagner]

On 27.11.2018 19:03, Chet Ramey wrote:
> If bash starts up with a signal ignored, you can't install a trap for 
> it or
> reset its disposition to SIG_DFL. You have to fix the problem at its 
> root.

Thanks for pointing that out.

I still don't understand why setting the trap on a system that has 
SIGPIPE vital doesn't work, so I'd be very greatful for any hints.

Regards,

Paul