What version of bash are you using? try 'bash --version' Garth skribe wrote: > > How do I assign a text list to a variable in bash? > > ie > > data=matt,leon,tony > > skribe > Purity: 62.0% > Corruption: 38.0% > Insanity: 36.3636363636364% > Weirdness factor: 31% > Experience Level: JonKatz Wannabe > Medieval Career: Black Knight