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sh - Bourne shell
Overview
The sh command bourne shell.
Syntax
sh [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]
Basic Usage Examples
# Basic usage
sh
# Get help
sh --help
# Check version
sh --version
Common Options
-h, --help- Display help information-v, --version- Show version information-V, --verbose- Enable verbose output (if supported)
Description
The sh command is part of the shell category in Linux systems. It provides essential functionality for bourne shell.
Refer to the manual page (man sh) for detailed information about all available options and usage patterns.
Common Use Cases
- Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
- System Administration: Administrative tasks
- Automation: Script integration
- Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
Related Commands
- Other commands in the
shellcategory - System utilities for similar operations