bash script parameters problem

Question

i can't figure out, where is the problem

if [ $# -eq 1 ]; then
    if [ "$1"=="-h" ]; then
            help
    else
            echo "bad parameter, if you put only one parameter, you can choose only -h"
    fi

no matter what i give it as first parameter, script never gets to the else part and every time it is displaying help

vanza · Accepted Answer · 2010-11-07 20:44:27Z

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Correct syntax:

if [ "$1" = "-h" ]

answered Nov 7, 2010 at 20:44

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Benoit Over a year ago

see bash pitfalls for more help (many pitfalls regarding the test or [ command).

Cascabel Over a year ago

@sevdah: You should click the check mark by this answer to indicate that it solved your problem.

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