Now you've missed the point twice.

Nope. Even if this is a bug in perl, you're still dealing with a shell, so a SEE ALSO cannot possibly miss the point

Even if this is a bug in perl, you're still dealing with a shell

So, every time there is ever a bug with any unix command line program, you'll think it appropriate to link to some guide on shell quoting?

wtf-ever.

Anyone with enough clue to really understand and be interested by this in the first place, doesn't need a refresher on basics.

Why have you chosen to post anonymously?

Never mind. That's a rhetorical question.

-sauoq
"My two cents aren't worth a dime.";

So, every time there is ever a bug with any unix command line program, you'll think it appropriate to link to some guide on shell quoting?

Yes, its a good starting point

Anyone with enough clue to really understand and be interested by this in the first place, doesn't need a refresher on basics.

Ah yes, simply chant "you're missing the point" and the knowledge is magically deposited in brain of all interested parties

Why have you chosen to post anonymously? Never mind. That's a rhetorical question.

I like abuse