make database upgrade script compatible with dash
The database script is written in /bin/sh and has to be compatible with a great variety of implementation. The behaviour of printf is more predictable than echo.
Fixes #185 (closed)
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The database script is written in /bin/sh and has to be compatible with a great variety of implementation. The behaviour of printf is more predictable than echo.
Fixes #185 (closed)