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Old 02-21-2018
Setting variables in UNIX

Hi,
I am a beginner in Unix. Now I am learning setting up variables. However, I am receiving an error. Can anyone please help me with it

My command as

Code:
Test=unixprogramming

returns the error
Code:
command not found

.

(I am using FreeBSD Unix and in my terminal, it is ~% instead of $ . is the error because of that?)


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Old 02-21-2018
You are most likely using the tcsh shell.

This shows you how set variables:
Unix / Linux: TCSH / CSH Shell Set Variable - nixCraft

csh/tcsh shells differ from the more common shells like bash, so when you ask questions here be sure to include the fact that your shell is tcsh.

echo "$_" will display your current shell - in csh/tcsh
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Old 02-21-2018
I could resolve the problem. Sorry for asking silly question. just started learning Smilie


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Please consider posting your solution as it helps others looking for help and / or confirms the idea / approach jim mcnamara posted!

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