In article <t+f3hsr@rpi.edu> shannp@rpi.edu writes:
>Hi,
>
> I have played with Unix based computers for a while now and have come across the mention of several different shells. Bash is the shell I am using now. I have read the FAQ and did not find an answer to the question, "What are the advantages of the variety of shells?"
> Is there some sort of FTP'able file avaiable (I have read shell101.BetaA)?
>
>Thanks alot,
>
>Pat Shannon
>shannp@rpi.edu
Shell selection is largely a religious choice. Shells are written to
strike different balances between functionality, familiarity and
features. Pick the shell that you like and that fits your way of
working. Explore other shells as posible and switch when you think it
is appropriate. Also if you plan on doing much Unix system
administration get familiar with the Bourne shell.
If all you have is a hammer everything looks like a nail.
chris
Chris Fedde, USWEST MRG, chris@mrg.uswest.com, voice +13037842823