Paul Smith wrote: > Dear All > > Is there some command to automatically check whether the two following > strings are equal? > > e64829764ecc434be937d92ab3a00f57 > e64829764ecc434bg937d92ab3a00f57 > > Thanks in advance, > > Paul > Take a look at the test or [ commands. These are also available as shell built-in commands. Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!