in reply to Re^3: system() implementation on Windows (again) <Nit>
in thread system() implementation on Windows (again)

C:\test>ver
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]

C:\test>msg
'msg' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

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Seems (see the Note) that it isn't available with Vista Home * editions.

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