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RE: split and cat


On 29 Jan 98 at 16:34,  Cook, John <John.Cook@kla-tencor.com> wrote:

> DJGPP's cat defaults to binary for all files and 'text mode' for console
> output, but provides a 'binary' option specific to console output;
> consult their sources to make your homework easier:
> 

Agreed.

It is certainly a good idea to take a look at DJGPP for inspiration on porting
tools and even in design decisions.  They're a environment more mature than
Cygnus Gnu-Win32 and they have lots of experience in porting the gnu tools for
MS-DOS environment.  Remember, MS-DOS is the father of Win32!


Regards,
++Hilton
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at Escola Politecnica (Polytechnic School)
University of S. Paulo - Brazil
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