Defect Report concerning: IEEE Std. 1003.2-1992, ISO/IEC 9945-2:1993 - Shell & Utilities
Clause: 5.10.7.5.3
PASC Interpretation Ref: pasc-1003.2-49
Topic: autowrite, aw

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

Use of the information contained in this unapproved document is at your own risk.

Last update: 20 April,2001 

								1003.2-92  #49

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	Interpretation Number:	XXXX
	Topic:			autowrite, aw
	Relevant Sections:	5.10.7.5.3
	Classification:		Defect


Interpretation Request: (Defect Report)
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Reference: Page 536, Section 5.10.7.5.3, "autowrite, aw"

Was it the intent of the POSIX 1003.2 standard to change historic
practice by making the edit command be affected by the autowrite
option?

(Keith Bostic			bostic@cs.berkeley.edu)

IEEE Interpretation for 1003.2-1992 
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        The standard states the behavior required and
        conforming implementations shall conform to this.

        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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