rivero@kovacs.UUCP (Michael Foster Rivero) (11/26/84)
------------ Regarding the "silly C code" to repeat a shell command. Yes, the shell is capable of executing the same function. But the shell is an interpreter, whereas the C code can be compiled. The difference is in the execution time, in which case the C code has the advantage. Michael (Cap'n Raster) Rivero
mark@digi-g.UUCP (Mark Mendel) (12/04/84)
This is all in reference to the 'rep' program posted. The shell CANNOT duplicate its function! Rep doesn't clear the screen. It does a 'soft clear' and repaint with curses-stuff. Only what changed in the command output needs to be repainted. That is very different than the shell script with clear if you are running at less than 9600 baud.