Chapter 3. The Unix Shell: An Overview
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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