Shell command doesn't give feedback until done

[MisterX]

> On Jun 2, 2005, at 2:37 PM, Brian Yennie wrote:
> 
> >> Do you know how to do that in OS X?  I tried some 
> variations on shell 
> >> punctuation, but that didn't work for me.
> >
> > On OS X you should be able to just do:
> >
> > get shell("mycommand > mylogfile.log")
> 
> But that still won't return until mycommand is finished.  The 
> advantage of "start" in Windows is that you can use it to 
> spin off another app or even another shell.

oh yes it will... 
i do directory scans for sizes, file types, file dates that can be 
takings hours... days for some drives... 

> I have some vague memory of using some fancy punctuation in 

in google and faqs, im sure... dont forget the old net habits... 

so many subjects to catchup to today...

xav