diff --git a/clone/clone b/clone/clone
index 8310688..67b9244 100755
--- a/clone/clone
+++ b/clone/clone
@@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ step9(){
 
 	# (0) Ask for machine id #
 	read -p "    (?) Machine id : " MACHINE_ID;
-	test -n "$MACHINE_ID" || echo "Invalid machine name, aborting!" && exit;
+	test -n "$MACHINE_ID" || $( echo "Invalid machine name, aborting!" && exit );
 
 	# (1) Create operating folder #
 	echo "    (.) Create operating folder";