title: ksh associate arrays
body: <p>I have a script that needs to use associative arrays. Being new to <code>ksh</code>, I am unable to find anywhere that <code>ksh</code> supports associative arrays. When I try to use regular array syntax and assign, I get an error that index cannot be that big. Does <code>ksh</code> support associative arrays? If not, what is the alternative solution? </p>
  
  <p>I need to do the following:</p>
  
  <pre><code>${array[$name]}=value
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>and later in the code, to read a value for</p>
  
  <pre><code>${array[$name]}
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>I have about 2000 values to be stored and read from the array every time this script runs. </p>
  
  <p>Unfortunately, I cannot use <code>perl</code> due to the extent of legacy modules to be included inside the script. Appreciate any help, tips or techniques.</p>