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Old 06-05-2020, 03:49 PM   #1
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How to check if the command CD is built into the Shell and not an external binary (command)


How is it possible to verify that the following command "CD" change directory is actually built into the shell and not an external binary command ?

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Old 06-05-2020, 04:42 PM   #2
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Since cd affects the current shell execution environment, it is always provided as a shell regular built-in.
 
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