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    Problem Report Number 0698
    Submitter's Classification Specification problem
    State Resolved
    Resolution Permanent Interpretation (PIN)
    Problem Resolution ID PIN.X.0091
    Raised 1970-01-01 08:00
    Updated 2003-03-13 08:00
    Published 1997-07-07 08:00
    Product Standard Commands and Utilities V2 (UNIX 95)
    Certification Program The Open Brand certification program
    Test Suite VSC version 4.1.4
    Test Identification POSIX.upe/more/more 32
    Specification Commands and Utilities Issue 4 Version 2
    Location in Spec See Problem Text
    Problem Summary PIN4C.00023 Test improperly requires user input be read fro standard error.
    Problem Text
    The use of standard error for both prompts and user input by
    more, as required by POSIX.2, may not be possible and another
    file opened on /dev/tty may be required for user input. The
    resolution of IEEE interpretation PASC 1003.2-92 #37 states
    that the relevant text of POSIX.2 is in error.

    Our implementation conforms to the current draft POSIX.2b
    standard, which takes into account the above POSIX
    interpretation. Since this area of the specification is subject
    to change, we request a temporary interpretation allowing our
    existing practice.
    Test Output
    200|1 1 13:02:37|TP Start
    520|1 1 917520 1 1|Assertion #32 (D): When stderr cannot be read when needed
    520|1 1 917520 1 1|Note: The behavior associated with this assertion is expected
    520|1 1 917520 1 2|to change in a future revision of POSIX.2.
    520|1 1 917520 1 3|Expected exit code != 0; Received 0
    520|1 1 917520 1 4|Expecting line not-found, was line 12
    520|1 1 917520 1 5|Command failed: 'checkline more_in_1 "not-found"'
    220|1 1 1 13:03:12|FAIL

    Review Information

    Review Type TSMA Review
    Start Date null
    Completed null
    Status Complete
    Review Recommendation No Resolution Given
    Review Response
    The interpretation referenced does not state the spec is in error.
    It essentially states that the standard is clear and should be followed.

    However, 1003.2b/D11 states

    If standard output is a terminal standard error shall be used to
    read commands from the user. If standard output is a terminal and
    standard error is not readable, and command input is needed, more
    may attempt to obtain user commands fron the controlling terminal
    (e.g., /dev/tty); ...

    Anticipating acceptance of the completely rewritten more specification
    in POSIX 2003.2b/D11 and the eventual alignment of the tests with it
    a temporary interpretation is recommended.

    Review Type SA Review
    Start Date null
    Completed null
    Status Complete
    Review Resolution Permanent Interpretation (PIN)
    Review Conclusion
    A Permanent Interpretation is granted.

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