Execute Shell Script

sam71 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-29-2005

Hi all,

I am begginer of UNIX . I dont know if i have a script written in korn shell with .ksh extention . If i want to execute that how can i do that? Can anybody suggest the best book to learn korn shell scripting.

Thanks

sam71

RTM · #2 (**permalink**) 04-29-2005

Check the 'script' with the file command

Example: (assumes your filename is script.ksh)
% file script.ksh

See the FAQ section of the board - lots of information there on books - then try a search for the information you are looking for.

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