Bash (Bourne-Again SHell) is a Unix shell and command language written by Brian Fox for the GNU Project as a free software replacement for the Bourne shell. First released in 1989, it has been used as the default login shell for most Linux distributions, and versions are available for most other Unix-like operating systems, including macOS, and Windows via various compatibility layers. As a scripting language, Bash programs are commonly used to automate command execution.
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First Released ParadigmImperative, scripting (Unix shell command language) 1 SignificanceThe default login shell and scripting language for most Linux distributions. 1 Connections
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"Some other ideas were borrowed from the C shell, its successor tcsh, and the Korn Shell." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bash_(Unix_shell)
"Some other ideas were borrowed from the C shell, its successor tcsh, and the Korn Shell." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bash_(Unix_shell)
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1. Wikipedia: Bash (Unix shell)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox: Initial release
8 June 1989; 37 years ago (1989-06-08)
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is an interactive command interpreter and command language developed for Unix-like operating systems
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Having gained widespread adoption, Bash is commonly used as the default login shell for numerous Linux distributions.
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