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Shell Scripting Basics

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Questions and Answers

Shell scripts are only used for processing commands stored in files and cannot handle variables or control flow commands.

False

The Bourne Again Shell (bash) is faster and more user-friendly than the Bourne Shell (sh).

True

Shell scripts are useful for developers, security engineers, network engineers, and everyone who uses Windows OS.

False

The Bourne Shell (sh) is compatible with the C Shell (csh).

False Signup and view all the answers

Which family of computer operating systems does UNIX belong to?

AT&T Unix Signup and view all the answers

Most shell script systems are written to run under C Shell (csh) or Bourne Shell (sh).

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main parts of an operating system?

Kernel and system programs Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of free software according to the text?

Studied, distributed, and modified Signup and view all the answers

Who were the developers of the original AT&T Unix?

Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie Signup and view all the answers

What type of tasks do system programs in an operating system perform?

Higher-level housekeeping tasks and acting as servers Signup and view all the answers

Who created the first version of UNIX?

Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie Signup and view all the answers

Which programming language was UNIX re-written in by Dennis Ritchie in 1973?

C language Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Linus Torvalds create Linux?

1991 Signup and view all the answers

Who announced the GNU Project for creating a free operating system in 1984?

Richard Stallman Signup and view all the answers

What organization owns the Linux trademark and manages it under the Linux Foundation?

The Linux Mark Institute Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Shell Scripts and Shells

Shell scripts are useful for developers, security engineers, network engineers, and Windows OS users.
The Bourne Again Shell (bash) is faster and more user-friendly than the Bourne Shell (sh).
The Bourne Shell (sh) is compatible with the C Shell (csh).
Most shell script systems are written to run under C Shell (csh) or Bourne Shell (sh).

Operating Systems

UNIX belongs to the family of multi-user, multi-tasking operating systems.
The two main parts of an operating system are not specified in the text.

UNIX Development

The original AT&T Unix was developed by Dennis Ritchie and Ken Thompson.
Dennis Ritchie rewrote UNIX in the C programming language in 1973.

Linux and GNU Project

Linus Torvalds created Linux in 1989 (not specified in the text, but widely known).
Richard Stallman announced the GNU Project for creating a free operating system in 1984.
The Linux trademark is owned and managed by the Linux Foundation.

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Test your knowledge about shell scripting basics, including variables, control flow commands, and different types of shells like Bourne Shell, C Shell, Bourne Again Shell, and Korn shell.