Chapter 3. The Unix Shell: An Overview

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For novice users, this chapter presents basic concepts about the Unix shell. For advanced users, this chapter also summarizes the major similarities and differences between the Bash, Korn, and "Tenex" C shells . Details on the three shells are provided in Chapters 4 and 5.

The following topics are presented:

  • Introduction to the shell

  • Purpose of the shell

  • Shell flavors

  • Shell source code

  • Common features

  • Differing features

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    Unix in a Nutshell
    Unix in a Nutshell, Fourth Edition
    ISBN: 0596100299
    EAN: 2147483647
    Year: 2005
    Pages: 201

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