This course presents the three shells that are typically available on a UNIX system. It describes how to get the most out of the three shells, and describes the advantages and disadvantages of each shell.
Objectives:
describe what a shell is
describe what a shell does
describe how a shell relates to the overall system
store data in variables
customize the environment with environment variables
identify the specific features of each shell
choose the appropriate shell for the situation
Topics:
What Is a Shell?
Bourne Shell
Korn Shell
C Shell
Shell Comparison
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
