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zameer_india 01-10-2005 02:20 AM
what is difference between "reset" and "clean " commands?
 
Hi ALL...


is there any theriotical and functional difference between "clear and reset " commands?
any help /suggestions/comments would be appreciated...


thanx in advance...

zameer ahmed syed.

scuzzman 01-10-2005 06:18 AM
"clear" simply clears the screen
"reset" actually resets your terminal...

Execute this to see what I mean:
Code:
cat /bin/bash
After this, your terminal windows will be all messed up. 'clear' will then simply clear it, while 'reset' will fix the problem.

zameer_india 01-10-2005 06:23 AM
thnx scuzzman ...u gave me a gr8 and nice explanation......


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