Shell Scripting in Linux

Shell Scripting

Hamish Whittal

Shell Scripting by Hamish Whittal
Published 2005-01-25 22:36:19
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Table of Contents
1. Tour de Shell Scripting ...........................................................................1
Introduction to the Course structure ....................................................1
Adage 1.0: ................................................................................1
What you will need ....................................................................1
What is Shell Scripting ..............................................................2
Introduction to info, man and the whatis database