From: Todd Benson <caduceass@...>
Date: 2008-01-08T09:21:49+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby's Kernel::exec (and system and %x)

On Jan 7, 2008 3:07 PM, thefed <fedzor@gmail.com> wrote:
> The problem is that `` and system() make calls to the shell. He is
> trying to NOT have a call to a shell.

Which I don't really see the reason for.  I know I spouted off in
another thread about "standing on the shoulders of others", but I do
think it's alright to trust certain types of software.  Point being...

Calls to a shell -- of your choice -- shouldn't be considered a bad thing.

Todd