"" question 2

[BIS]

Hallo,

Perhaps a simple one, but I could do with a pointer here.
I am trying to match the string "something" including the "'s.

if [ "$variable" = ""something""]
then
exec something
else
something else
fi

But I keep getting "Too many arguments" error. Is there a simple way to match the "something" , including the ""s

 

[KenCunningham]

Have you tried escaping the " (ie \")?

 

[BIS]

I must have been asleep....

Many thanks for your help. The star is for the fact that you helped me, not for the rocket science you provided.

 

[KenCunningham]

No problem. Everyone has a blank from time to time, thanks for the star!

 

[PHV]

Another way:[tt]
if [ "$variable" = '"something"'][/tt]

Hope This Helps, PH.
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