using 'printf' in a script in terminal window

[Yves-Alexis Perez]

On sam., 2009-11-21 at 12:14 -0500, Jerry wrote:
> This would appear to be a "by design" feature; although I cannot fathom
> why. Using 'clear' is fine as long as the script is not used via CRON.
> 'Clear' produces strange output with scripts run via CRON. I know that
> there are ways to program around that; however, it does complicate
> things. I prefer the "KISS" approach. 

Maybe because it doesn't make sense to clear the screen when running not
interactively. I'd add there's no such things as screen, in that case.

Cheers,
-- 
Yves-Alexis
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