[BASH] shell functions don't work the same when opening sub-shells

From: Andrew Falanga (not_real_at_hp.com)
Date: 11/28/05 

Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 08:25:49 -0700

Hi,

I've got a rather odd occurrance when I open a sub-shell for changes to
my environment. In my .bashrc file I have some shell functions that
I've written to help make life easier for me.

One of these functions takes an option, -p, and then a pattern to search
for. The pattern if found, is used in creating the sub-shell. I have
it setup that the function always defaults to a specific type of pattern
if the -p option is not provided.

When starting a new shell all works as it should, but after exiting a
sub-shell and using this function again, the function completely ignores
the -p option and simply uses the default. Can anyone shed some light
as to why for me?

---------------------------------------------
Andrew R. Falanga (a non-HP employee)
Hewlett-Packard Company
11311 Chinden Blvd.
Boise, Idaho
---------------------------------------------
Please note: The e-mail address is purposely
mangled. I do not wish my account at HP to
become a spam haven.