Is Exec a Bash Command?

On Unix-like operating systems, exec is a builtin command of the Bash shell. It allows you to execute a command that completely replaces the current process. The current shell process is destroyed, and entirely replaced by the command you specify.

What are bash commands?

Bash (AKA Bourne Again Shell) is a type of interpreter that processes shell commands. A shell interpreter takes commands in plain text format and calls Operating System services to do something. For example, ls command lists the files and folders in a directory. Bash is the improved version of Sh (Bourne Shell).

What is executing command?

Executes an application or process external to Analytics. Emulates the Windows Run command.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.