Chapter 8. The Bourne Again Shell

IN THIS CHAPTER

Startup Files 257

Redirecting Standard Error 260

Writing a Simple Shell Script 263

Job Control 271

Manipulating the Directory Stack 274

Parameters and Variables 277

Processes 292

History 295

Reexecuting and Editing Commands 297

Aliases 312

Functions 315

Controlling bash Features and Options 318

Processing the Command Line 322

This chapter picks up where Chapter 5 left off by focusing on the Bourne Again Shell (bash). It notes where tcsh implementation of a feature differs from that of bash; if appropriate, you are directed to the page where the alternative implementation is discussed. Chapter 11 expands on this chapter, exploring control flow commands and more advanced aspects of programming the Bourne Again ...

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