What Is Linux Sh?
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What is meant by sh in Linux?

sh stands for “shell” and shell is the old, Unix like command line interpreter. An interpreter is an program that executes specific instructions written in a programming or scripting language. So basically you say “Execute that file for me“.

What is sh used for?

sh is a command language interpreter that executes commands read from a command line string, the standard input, or a specified file. The Bourne shell was developed in 1977 by Stephen Bourne at AT&T’s Bell Labs in 1977. It was the default shell of Unix Version 7.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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