ObjectiveThis section teaches the student about their "environment" within the UNIX operating system, and more importantly, how to customize that environment to your liking. It discusses login shells, and what these shells mean to the student. This section also examines how the shell works with the commands that you enter. By understanding topics such as input/output redirection and piping, you will be able to create powerful command combinations.
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