What is $* and $# in Linux? - Super User
Dec 12, 2014 · What do the following environment variables in Linux mean? What is $* (dollar sign followed by an asterisk)? What is $# (dollar sign next to a hash mark/number …
How to end a program in an unix shell? - Super User
4 Normally a unix shell will have the following key mappings control-C => SIGINT (interupt) control-Z => SIGTSTP (terminal stop / suspend) sometimes there is also control-y => delayed …
shell - What does "2>&1" do in command line? - Super User
Jul 10, 2014 · I know that the > sign is used for output redirection in the command line, but I'm having trouble finding something that explains the use of 2>&1 in the command line. …
Which command in the Linux/UNIX sh shell returns my current …
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Is there a better, more UNIX-like command line shell for Windows?
14 Download Git for windows. It comes with a shell called "Git Bash" and it also includes a lot of other command line tools.
shell - What is the origin of the UNIX $ (dollar) prompt? - Super User
May 6, 2016 · The UNIX prompt uses a $ symbol to indicate that your input is expected. I was wondering why this symbol was chosen—if there is a reason. Dollar just seems a little …
What is the Unix PATH variable and how do I add to it?
Dec 11, 2012 · The UNIX path is an environment variable which is a list of directories in which to look for programs that you're trying to run. It allows you to avoid having to use the complete …
How to pad strings with spaces in a Unix shell script?
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path - How does Unix search for executable files? - Super User
65 When a file is executed, how does Unix search for it? If there are multiple executable files in PATH with the same name, which one is preferred? Is the current directory included in the …
shell - What file is used during login on Unix? - Super User
The profile is usually run on each login. The system-wide login file is /etc/profile and the user-specific files are usually ~/.profile. Some shells have their own profile and rc files, for example …