echo (was $@ vs. $*)

[der Mouse]

In article <198 at haddock.UUCP>, karl at haddock.UUCP (Karl Heuer) writes:
> The three major branches [of UNIX] (Research, USG, and Berkeley) have
> distinct versions of echo!

> Karl W. Z. Heuer (ima!haddock!karl or karl at haddock.isc.com), The Walking Lint
> Btw, the V8 echo is the best of the lot; I hope the others adopt it.

What are the differences?  Why do you feel V8 echo is best?  (I know,
it's the most nutritious.  Tastes best too. :-)

					der Mouse

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