Bash terminology

polly · 2004-01-12T07:30:58

Hi there, Im learning Linux and CLI (Bash) at the moment and I have a couple of questions on the actual spoken terminology that is used. For example I have heard the following symbol (phonetic exclamation mark) called "bang"; !, but I am unsure if this is correct or not. If so, what other spoken terminology exists for symbols such as *, $, <, >, and so on? This may seem an elementary question, but its not in any of the stuff I''ve read as yet, only the symbols are. Does the name of each of these characters depend upon the context in which its being used? i.e. if you''re writing a Perl script rather than a .sh file then they are called something else? Jon

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Started by polly January 07, 2004 07:18 AM

11 comments, last by polly 20 years, 3 months ago

zfod

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January 12, 2004 04:49 AM

Use what terminology comes natural to you. The more you get around to physically chit-chatting with people that use this terminology in dialogue, you''ll develop what sounds best to you and is easiest to get across.

.z

RenderTarget

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January 12, 2004 05:42 AM

Sometimes ''<'' and ''>'' get callled wakkas.

So, ><> is "wakka wakka wakka!" but it seems fishy to me.

I like pie.

[sub]My spoon is too big.[/sub]

Pres

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January 12, 2004 07:30 AM

quote:Original post by RenderTarget
Sometimes ''<'' and ''>'' get callled wakkas.

So, ><> is "wakka wakka wakka!" but it seems fishy to me.

I like pie.

Perhaps from the sound of a pac-man eating dots ? They look slightly pac-manish.

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