Bash Reference Manual. Node: Bourne Shell Features

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Chapter 4: Bourne Shell Style Features

  • Bourne Shell Builtins Builtin commands inherited from the Bourne Shell.
  • Bourne Shell Variables Variables which Bash uses in the same way as the Bourne Shell.
  • Other Bourne Shell Features Addtional aspects of Bash which behave in the same way as the Bourne Shell.

    • This section briefly summarizes things which Bash inherits from the Bourne Shell: builtins, variables, and other features. It also lists the significant differences between Bash and the Bourne Shell. Many of the builtins have been extended by POSIX or Bash.

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