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A shell is a command interpreter. This is not limited to Unix. The programs COMMAND.COM or CMD.EXE are also shells in the DOS/Windows environments. The program EXPLORER.EXE is also a shell, though with a graphical interface.
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What is the default Unix shell?
There is no "default" Unix shell. Different Unix vendors shipped different shells.
What has the author William Holliker written?
William Holliker has written: 'UNIX Shell commands quick reference' -- subject(s): UNIX (Computer file), UNIX Shells
How do you use ticks in PHP?
Backticks in PHP are simply shorthand for calling shell_exec on their contents, as in most Unix shells. See the related link.
Write a brief note on flavors of UNIX shells?
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What is the use of xmanager in Linux?
The X Windowing System is the "de facto" standard for graphical shells in Unix and Linux. Desktops use it as a client as well as all the graphical applications.
Why do you require different shells in unix?
Different shells are not required in Unix; they happen to be available to users to switch to if they wish. Different shells have different environments, depending on what type of user you are. Some users prefer one shell environment over another but it is merely personal choice, not a requirement.
What has the author Douglas W Topham written?
Douglas W. Topham has written: 'A system V guide to UNIX and XENIX' -- subject(s): UNIX System V (Computer file), XENIX (Computer file) 'The first book of UNIX' 'UNIX and XENIX' -- subject(s): UNIX (Computer file), XENIX
What are the types of Unix?
1. System V 2. BSD 3. countless unix-like, unix-based, unix-compatible, unix-inspired systems (linux, AIX, Sinix, Xenix, Dynix, Solaris, MacOs etc)
What has the author Phyllis Eve Bregman written?
Phyllis Eve Bregman has written: 'UNIX System V performance management' -- subject(s): UNIX System V (Computer file)
What has the author Rachel Morgan written?
Rachel Morgan has written: 'Why Doesn't Mommy Love Me?' 'Introducing UNIX System V' -- subject(s): UNIX System V (Computer file)
What has the author Don Crabb written?
Don Crabb has written: 'Macspeed' 'Running UNIX so it doesn't run you' -- subject(s): Computer programs, UNIX Shells, UNIX device drivers (Computer programs) 'Getting the Most Out of Ninja'
Versions of UNIX that come from Bell Labs are known as?
System V
