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The shell is an interface that allows users to communicate with the operating system, functioning as a bridge between the user and the kernel. It operates in user mode and serves as a high-level interface, with examples including Bash, Zsh, Command Prompt, and PowerShell. The shell interprets user commands, passes them to the kernel, and displays the results to the user.

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2 Shell Basics

The shell is an interface that allows users to communicate with the operating system, functioning as a bridge between the user and the kernel. It operates in user mode and serves as a high-level interface, with examples including Bash, Zsh, Command Prompt, and PowerShell. The shell interprets user commands, passes them to the kernel, and displays the results to the user.

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Shell (Interface between User and OS)

Definition:

The shell is a command-line or graphical interface that lets users communicate with the OS.

Role:

Acts as a bridge between user and kernel.

Access:

Runs in user mode.

Type:

High-level interface.

Examples:

Bash, Zsh (Linux), Command Prompt (Windows), PowerShell.

Tasks:

- Interpret user commands

- Pass commands to the kernel

- Display output/results

User Access:

Users interact with the shell directly (e.g., by typing commands).

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