Re: Trap and exit

[Akim Demaille <akim@xxxxxxxx>]

>>>>> "Peter" == Peter Stephenson <pws@xxxxxxx> writes:

Peter> But then, you could argue that the false was the last command
Peter> before the script exited, and is hence the one referred to in
Peter> this case --- given that this is exactly what happens with an
Peter> implicit exit by falling off the end.

Whatever you decide, please remain compatible with the workaround used
in Autoconf: using `(exit 77); exit 77' instead of `exit 77' must have
the desired property: the trap is triggered, and it receives $? = 77.