zsh wait issues when multiple processes are launched in the background

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

When multiple processes are launched in the background, wait doesn't properly propagate exit codes. Depending on the version, multiple issues exist.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

Subscriber exclusive content

A Red Hat subscription provides unlimited access to our knowledgebase, tools, and much more.

Current Customers and Partners

Log in for full access

Log In

New to Red Hat?

Learn more about Red Hat subscriptions

Using a Red Hat product through a public cloud?

How to access this content