> It suggests that "2>1" and "2> 1" have very different results
FYI, "2>1" and "2 >1" already have very different results in Bourne shell. So I don't think it's an unforgivable sin.
FYI, "2>1" and "2 >1" already have very different results in Bourne shell. So I don't think it's an unforgivable sin.
2>&1 # descriptor redirect
2>& 1 # identical to above
2 >&1 # runs a command "2" and then does a descriptor redirect
2>1
2> 1
2 >1
Although making such an error in my example doesn't seem to invalidate my point. It takes an already odd syntax and makes it subtly different, instead of tightening it up.