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Ordering of sh(1) pathname expansion

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Subject: Ordering of sh(1) pathname expansion
From: Taylor R Campbell <campbell+netbsd-tech-userlevel%NetBSD.org@localhost>
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 02:29:02 +0000

In sh(1) pathname expansion, the pattern doesn't constrain ordering,
only inclusion criteria.  It appears that NetBSD's sh(1) always sorts
lexicographically with strcmp(3), however.

1. Does POSIX sh guarantee strcmp(3) lexicographic ordering?

2. Does NetBSD sh(1) guarantee strcmp(3) lexicographic ordering?

3. Should the sh(1) man page be amended to specify the order?

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