critical impact:

test, [, [[ - option unavailable (CrUn354)

Problem description

The test command's -e option exists on Tru64 UNIX but not on HP-UX.

Use the following -e option to determine if a file exists:

-e file

This option returns TRUE if file exists.

Identifiers

[:-e

[[:-e

test:-e

See also

• Background information on command and utilities impacts
• test(1)
• Migrating from Tru64 UNIX to HP-UX Shells

Solution description

Review your code and applicable manpages to determine how to resolve this issue.

Consider using the -a option within Korn shell scripts or use the HP-UX POSIX shell, which supports the -e option.

See also

• test(1)

Problem summary