On the subject as an aside to the point you're making, I'd recommend never using `backticks` $() is posix and far less error prone. It can easily do multiple ne

On the subject as an aside to the point you're making, I'd recommend never using `backticks` $() is posix and far less error prone. It can easily do multiple nested sub shells, escaping is less insane, keeps your teeth whiter and smiler brighter and all that sort of things. `backticks` stomps on your lunch, steals the affection of your (girl/boy) and makes you feel stupid.