EXPR command, not a bug really but a problem

George Vieira <[email protected]> Wed, 26 Jun 2002 14:22:43 +1000
Newsgroups gmane.comp.gnu.sh-utils.bugs
Message-ID <200FAA488DE0D41194F10010B597610D2BA195@JUPITER>
I can't use large numbers using expr and was hoping someone had a better
answer.

I'm trying to divide a large number ie 2200000000 by 10 and I get negative
numbers.

I assume it's because its not handling it as a single but a long or some
other value.. any idea how I can get around this?

thanks,
George Vieira
Systems Manager
Citadel Computer Systems P/L
http://www.citadelcomputer.com.au