On Sat, 25 Nov 2006, Paul Lutus wrote: >>> if i use (in ruby app:) >>> system(" RSWF_C=1; export RSWF_C" ) > >>> is this available to all other scripts called from this >>> master ruby script? > > The answer is obvious, and I provided it. > > If instead his goal can be met by setting ENV variables within Ruby, then > that solves the problem. But before suggesting this, I asked that the OP > first explain what he is trying to do. then we are both right - the OP can solve his problem, but not the way he intended. regards. -a -- if you want others to be happy, practice compassion. if you want to be happy, practice compassion. -- the dalai lama