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Old 06-29-2011
Difference Shellcode and Shell scripting
Heey guys
I am new to Unix and got a question on scripting (bash etc.) I now and then stumble into some tutorials on shellcoding after which I completely lose it. The question is: what is the difference between shellcoding, shell scripting and shell programming. I searched on google, but it didn't give me any good results.
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Old 06-29-2011
shell scripting & shell programming == writing a script of bash (or ksh) commands to complete a task.

shellcode usually refers to writing code that hacks into kernel mode.
See this reference to Jack Koziol's book on shellcoding:

http://www.amazon.com/Shellcoders-Ha.../dp/0764544683
 
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