Use of set Command in UNIX


 
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Old 02-06-2008
Use of set Command in UNIX

Hi Experts,

I want to know the use of SET command in UNIX.
especially what is the use of follwing set commands.
1. set -o vi
2. set +u
3. set +o vi

Thanks in Advance.
Dilip
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Old 02-06-2008
Read the man page for whatever shell your are using.
 
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