Re: Problem with aclocal macros on Solaris

["Brandon S. Allbery KF8NH" <allbery ece cmu edu>]

On Sunday, August 05, 2001 12:26:23 -0400, Rémi Cohen-Scali 
<Remi Cohen-Scali COM> wrote:
+-----
| > I believe which syntax you get depends on which tr configure finds
| > first, so it should really be a runtime test.
|
| yes. This is why the syntax used should be a portable one (to avoid
| problems  when used on some other unix flavours), as all the autoconf
| stuff. If you know a  better one (more portable), this one should be used.
+--->8

But that's the problem:  BSD-style tr does ranges as A-Z, System V-style 
does them as [A-Z], and neither correctly handles the other's style.

The most portable way is to not use ranges.

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