[Ref: pasc-1003.2-35.3] Topic: Sed editing commands

Defect Report concerning: IEEE Std. 1003.2-1992, ISO/IEC 9945-2:1993 - Shell & Utilities
Clause: 4.55.7.3
PASC Interpretation Ref: pasc-1003.2-35.3
Topic: Sed editing commands

This is an unapproved interpretation of PASC 1003.2-1992, ISO/IEC 9945-2:1993 - Shell & Utilities.

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Last update: 20 April,2001

								1003.2-92  #35.3

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	Interpretation Number:	XXXX
	Topic:			Sed editing commands
	Relevant Sections:	4.55.7.3
	Classification:		Ambiguous


Interpretation Request: (Defect Report)
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Reference: Page 410, Section 4.55.7.3, "sed Editing Commands".

(i) Lines 8793-8744:

Was it the intent of the standard to change historical
practice by not having the 'n' and 'N' commands branch to the end of the 
script if the encounter the end of the input?

Please clarify this.

(Keith Bostic)


IEEE Interpretation for 1003.2-1992 
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The standard is unclear regarding the specific behavior of the sed
commands 'n' and 'N' when the end of input is reached while in
a script, and no conformance distinction can be made between
alternative implementations based on this. This is being referred
to the sponsor.

Rationale for Interpretation:
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None.
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