[SOLVED] linux bash

Ztcoracat · 03-23-2013, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpollard

-d is not a variable - it is a test - if the name exists, AND it is a directory.

fi is the end of the if block (hence my recommendation to indent...)

Code:

if [ ... ]; then
    ...
elsif [ ... ]; then
    ...
else
    ...
fi

Thanks, I have to trust you and your wisdom because this "test" alludes me and Google more on Bash scripting.

shivaa · 03-23-2013, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztcoracat

Is a directory; but what does the (-d) variable imply or is this actually a flag?
And is (fi) a way to indicate exit?

Just go through:

Code:

~$ man test

Or check here.

Ztcoracat · 03-23-2013, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shivaa

Just go through:

Code:

~$ man test

Or check here.

Both are helpful; Thanks