<?> at End of Response String Has Same Effect as <Ignore> (102687)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q102687 SYMPTOMS
<?> and <ignore> are macros that can be used in response strings in
MODEM.INF and PAD.INF, and potentially in SWITCH.INF.
The macro <?> means to match any single character, and <ignore> means
to match any remaining characters in the line; that is, ignore the
rest of the string from this point on.
When <?> occurs at the end of a line, however, it matches not just a
single character, but any number of following characters, which
achieves the same effect as <ignore>.
For example, "River's en<?>" matches the following:
River's end
River's ent
River's end.
River's entire length of many miles.
CAUSE
There is a problem in the software that implements the macros.
WORKAROUND
Even though these macros work similarly, it is a good idea to use them
as they were intended to work so that when the problem is corrected,
you will have the correct macros in place.
REFERENCES
Windows NT Advanced Server Remote Access Service "Administrator's
Guide," version 3.1, Appendix E
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/20/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbnetwork KB102687 |
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