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The -a to -z of Command-Line Options (2003)
Unix tradition encourages the use of command-line switches to control programs, so that options can be specified from scripts. This is especially important for programs that function as pipes or filters. Three conventions for how to distinguish command-line options from ordinary arguments exist; the original Unix…
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Software EngineeringHistory & Retro Computing2018
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2018 | The -a to -z of Command-Line Options (2003) by polm23 | 132 | 64 |
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- pash · Jan 19, 2018
- sigil · Oct 12, 2016
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