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Old 11-07-2006, 08:48 PM   #1
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what is a shell in linux?

Can u please tel me what is a shell?
 
Old 11-07-2006, 08:57 PM   #2
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Run "info bash". Section 1.2 is titled "What is a Shell?"
 
Old 11-07-2006, 09:43 PM   #3
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Can u please tel me what is a shell?
A program that works with the operating system as a command processor, used to enter commands and initiate their execution.
 
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