WG15 Defect Report Ref: 9945-2-59
Topic: csplit operands


This is an approved interpretation of 9945-2:1993.

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Last update: 1997-05-20


								9945-2-59

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	Topic:			csplit operands
	Relevant Sections:	5.6.4


Defect Report:
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I request an interpretation of the behavior of csplit as outlined in
ISO/IEC 9945-2:1993 section 5.6.4.

The description of the use of '+ or -' as described on lines 608 and 609
breaks historical practice. What was the reason for deviating from
historical practice?

The description of which line should be used as the current line in
performing a pattern match of rexp breaks historical practice. What was
the reason for deviating from historical practice?


(Alex White)

WG15 response for 9945-2:1993 
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The standard states the behavior for '+' and '-', and conforming 
implementations must conform to this.  However, concerns have been 
raised about this which are being referred to the sponsor.

Rationale for Interpretation:
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None.
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