LDP/LDP/guide/docbook/abs-guide/ex26a.sh

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#!/bin/bash
var1=unset
previous=$var1
while echo "previous-variable = $previous"
echo
previous=$var1
[ "$var1" != end ] # Keeps track of what $var1 was previously.
# Four conditions on *while*, but only the final one controls loop.
# The *last* exit status is the one that counts.
do
echo "Input variable #1 (end to exit) "
read var1
echo "variable #1 = $var1"
done
# Try to figure out how this all works.
# It's a wee bit tricky.
exit 0