Shell command
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shell

/
cmd

Purpose

Interface to the operating system.

Parameters

cmd

Command to be sent to the operating system. Note that this implies opening a new shell. If cmd is omitted a new shell is presented. You return to your session prompt by typing exit or return.

Remark

none

Examples

shell vi myfile.gd
Calls the UNIX editor vi to change a file from within your session.
| GSI | Biophysics | Command subsystem |
Last updated: M.Kraemer@gsi.de, 3-Aug-1999