Shell Goodies
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Command and file name completion, using TAB.
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Powerful scripting capabilities:
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Loops, variables, etc. built into the shell(s).
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Perl -much CGI work is done in Perl.
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Aliases
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Variables - for example:
> MYFIL="command.com"
> "cp $MYFIL *.bak"
will substitute the current value of the variable "MYFIL"
before executing the copy.
Semi-hidden files to reduce clutter - any name starting with
"." (dot) will not be shown, searched through, etc. unless explicitly specified.
