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Last update: 1997-05-20
9945-2-47
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Topic: od
Relevant Sections: 4.45.7
Classification: defect
Defect Report:
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In Section 4.45.7, the last sentence of the first paragraph
states
"If no output type is specified, the default output
format shall be as if "-t o2" had been specified."
which indicates that 2 bytes are to be transformed by each
instance of the (octal) output type.
This contradicts historical practice, in which the od command
by default does an octal conversion on items of type 'short',
reagardless of byte or word size.
Is my reading of the standard correct? If so I believe the
standard to be in error on these points.
If you require clarification of this request, or more
information, please do not hesitate to contact me at +1 (512)
838-3926. If you prefer email, you may reach me at
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WG15 response for 9945-2:1993
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The standard states the required behavior and
conforming implementations shall conform to this.
The effect of this is that a system that does not support 2 byte
interval quantities could produce a diagnostic message. So,
concerns about the wording of this part of the standard have
been forwarded to the sponsor.
Rationale for Interpretation:
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None
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