passing * in unix

sqlserver2k · #1 (**permalink**) 03-23-04, 10:22

I need to pass "select * from sysusers" string to one of the parameter in the unix command prompt.
When I do that, it start showing me all the files under the directory.

What is the best way to pass the 'select *' kind of query in unix?

aigles · #2 (**permalink**) 03-23-04, 10:44

You have the choice :

Code:

the_script 'select *'
the_script "select *"
the_script select '*'
the script select \*

in your script, when you use the parameter enclose it within double quotes:

Code:

echo "$*"   # display : select *
echo  $*     # display : select list of files

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