script(1) General Commands Manual script(1)
Name
script - generate script of your terminal session
Syntax
script [-a] [file]
Description
The command calls a forked shell and then makes a typescript of everything printed on your terminal. The typescript is written to file, or
appended to file if the -a option is given. If no file name is given, the typescript is saved in the file typescript . Later, it can be
sent to the line printer with
When is run, it will execute your .cshrc file and will also put you under control of a new pty. The program ends when the forked shell
exits.
This program is useful when using a crt and you want a hard-copy record of the dialog. An example of how can be used is a student handing
in a program that was developed on a crt when hard-copy terminals are in short supply.
Options
-a Appends output to the output file.
Restrictions
Because the command uses a second pair of pseudo ttys, some commands will fail when run under For example, the command may not always
return a username.
Also, the editor can be affected by The commands j, k, h, and l that are used to move the cursor, do not always function properly. If the
screen becomes garbled when using these commands, use <ctrl> L to refresh the screen.
See Also
pty(4)
script(1)
