csh — Shell Command Interpreter with a C-like Syntax

Synopsis

/usr/bin/csh [-bcefinstvVxX] [argument...] 

Description

csh, the C shell, is a command interpreter with a syntax reminiscent of the C language. It provides a number of convenient features for interactive use that are not available with the Bourne shell, including file-name completion, command aliasing, history substitution, job control, and a number of built-in commands. As with the Bourne shell, the C shell provides variable, command and file-name substitution.

Note

Although the C shell is robust enough for general use, adventures into its esoteric periphery may reveal unexpected quirks.

Initialization and Termination

When first started, the C shell normally performs commands ...

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