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1. Not a variant of UNIX.

a) AIX
b) Linux --- True
c) HP-UX
d) BSD-os

The term "variant of Unix" refers to different operating systems that are based on or inspired by the original Unix operating system. These variants can be broadly categorized into two types:

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🧱 1. Unix-certified (official) variants

These are operating systems that comply with the Single UNIX Specification by The Open Group and are officially branded as UNIX®.

Examples: | OS Name | Description | |---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | AIX | IBM’s Unix, used in enterprise environments | | HP-UX | Hewlett-Packard’s Unix, often used on HP servers | | Solaris | Originally by Sun Microsystems (now Oracle Solaris) | | UnixWare | Developed by SCO (later acquired by Xinuos) | | IRIX | SGI’s version of Unix, used in high-performance graphics workstations |

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🧪 2. Unix-like (non-certified) variants

These are not certified by The Open Group but are heavily based on Unix principles, often open-source.

🔹 BSD Family (Berkeley Software Distribution):

• FreeBSD – Known for performance and network stack stability
• OpenBSD – Security-focused
• NetBSD – Portability-focused
• DragonFly BSD – Designed for performance and scalability

🔹 Linux Distributions (Unix-like but not derived from original Unix):

• Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, CentOS, Arch Linux – Built on the Linux kernel but inspired by Unix
• Android – Based on the Linux kernel (thus Unix-like)

🔹 macOS (formerly OS X):

• Darwin (the core of macOS) is a Unix-based OS derived from BSD with Mach microkernel elements.
• macOS is officially Unix 03 certified.

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🧭 Summary Table

Category	Examples	Certification
Official Unix	AIX, HP-UX, Solaris	Certified UNIX®
BSD Variants	FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD	Not certified
Linux Distros	Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, etc.	Not certified
macOS	Darwin/macOS	Certified UNIX®

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🧠 What is a Kernel?

The kernel is the core component of an operating system. It acts as a bridge between applications and the hardware, managing system resources like:

• CPU scheduling
• Memory management
• Device I/O
• Process management
• File systems

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🔍 Types of Kernels

Kernel Type	Description	Example OS
Monolithic	All core services run in a single space (fast, but complex)	Linux, BSD
Microkernel	Minimal core; most services (e.g., drivers) run in user space	Minix, QNX, GNU Hurd
Hybrid	Combines monolithic and microkernel traits	Windows NT, macOS (XNU kernel)
Exokernel	Minimal abstraction; gives apps more direct hardware access	Research OS only
Nanokernel	Extremely small kernel, even less than microkernel	Very niche/embedded systems

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🛠 Key Components of a Kernel

1. Process Manager – Handles process creation, scheduling, and termination.
2. Memory Manager – Manages RAM allocation and paging.
3. Device Drivers – Interface with hardware devices.
4. File System Manager – Manages file operations and access.
5. System Calls Interface – Entry point for user programs to request services.

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🐧 Examples of Unix or Unix-like Kernels

Kernel Name	Used In	Type
Linux	Linux distributions	Monolithic
XNU	macOS, iOS	Hybrid
System V	Original AT\&T Unix	Monolithic
BSD Kernel	FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD	Monolithic
Mach	NeXTSTEP, GNU Hurd	Microkernel

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drrectory used in linux contain user informations

In Linux, user information is primarily stored in the following files and directories:

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📁 1. /etc/passwd

• Stores basic user account information.
• Each line represents a user in this format:

  username:x:UID:GID:comment:home_directory:shell
  

• Example:

  john:x:1001:1001:John Doe:/home/john:/bin/bash
  

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📁 2. /etc/shadow

• Stores encrypted passwords and password-related info.
• Only readable by root (more secure than /etc/passwd).
• Format includes: password hash, last change, expiry, etc.

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📁 3. /etc/group

• Defines user group memberships.
• Format: group_name:x:GID:user1,user2,...

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📁 4. /home/

• Each user typically has a personal directory:

  /home/john/
  /home/alice/
  

• Contains their files, configurations, downloads, etc.

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📁 5. /var/mail/

• Contains user mailbox files (if mail is configured).

  /var/mail/john
  

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🧠 Bonus: User Info Commands

• whoami → Shows your current username
• id → Shows UID, GID, and groups
• getent passwd john → Full details of user john
• cat /etc/passwd → See all users

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Here is a list of important Linux directories (from the root /) and their purpose:

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📂 Linux Directory Structure Overview

Directory	Purpose
/	Root directory – top of the directory tree
/bin	Essential user binaries (e.g., ls, cp, bash) for all users
/sbin	System administration binaries (e.g., reboot, ifconfig)
/boot	Bootloader files (e.g., vmlinuz, initrd)
/dev	Device files (e.g., /dev/sda, /dev/null)
/etc	System-wide configuration files
/home	Home directories of normal users (e.g., /home/john)
/lib	Essential shared libraries for binaries in /bin and /sbin
/lib64	Libraries for 64-bit systems
/media	Mount point for removable media (USBs, CDs)
/mnt	Temporary mount point for filesystems
/opt	Optional software packages (usually third-party)
/proc	Virtual filesystem with process and system info (e.g., /proc/cpuinfo)
/root	Home directory of the root user
/run	Temporary runtime data since boot
/srv	Data for services (e.g., FTP, web servers)
/sys	Virtual filesystem for hardware and device info
/tmp	Temporary files (cleared on reboot)
/usr	Secondary hierarchy: user programs, libraries, docs
/usr/bin	Most user-level program binaries
/usr/sbin	Non-essential system binaries (admin tools)
/usr/lib	Libraries for /usr/bin and /usr/sbin
/usr/local	Locally installed software (custom programs)
/var	Variable data like logs, mail, databases
/var/log	Log files (e.g., syslog, auth.log)
/var/tmp	Persistent temporary files

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🧭 Visual Structure (Tree)

/
├── bin/
├── boot/
├── dev/
├── etc/
├── home/
│   ├── user1/
│   └── user2/
├── lib/
├── media/
├── mnt/
├── opt/
├── proc/
├── root/
├── run/
├── sbin/
├── srv/
├── sys/
├── tmp/
├── usr/
│   ├── bin/
│   ├── lib/
│   └── local/
└── var/

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In Linux, directory permissions determine who can access or modify files within that directory. The permission model uses:

• r → Read (list files)
• w → Write (create/delete/rename files)
• x → Execute (enter the directory)

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📁 Common Default Directory Permissions

Directory	Owner	Group	Others	Typical Mode	Description
/	root	root	x	755 (drwxr-xr-x)	Everyone can access root directory
/home	root	root	x	755	Users can access their own /home/username
/home/user	user	user	none	700 or 750	Only the user (or group) can access their home dir
/tmp	root	root	rwx+t	1777	Writable by all, but users can't delete others' files
/etc	root	root	r-x	755	Readable config files, only root can write
/var/log	root	root	none	750 or 700	Logs accessible to root and maybe system users
/usr	root	root	r-x	755	Readable system files, no write access for users
/dev	root	root	varies	755	Special device files, permission per device
/proc	root	root	varies	555 or r-x	Virtual files, mostly readable

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🛠 Example: Checking Directory Permissions

Run this in your terminal:

ls -ld /etc /home /tmp /var/log

Example output:

drwxr-xr-x  123 root root 4096 Jun 20 09:00 /etc
drwxr-xr-x   10 root root 4096 Jun 20 09:00 /home
drwxrwxrwt   15 root root 4096 Jun 20 09:00 /tmp

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🔒 Special Permissions

• Sticky bit (t): Used in /tmp to prevent users from deleting others' files.
• Setuid (s): Runs a program with the permission of the file owner.
• Setgid (s): Files created inherit the group of the directory.

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🧪 Change Directory Permissions

chmod 755 /mydir        # rwx for owner, rx for group and others
chmod 700 /mydir        # only owner can access
chmod 1777 /mydir       # world-writable with sticky bit (like /tmp)

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🧠 What Does "Execute" (x) Mean in Linux Permissions?

In Linux, the execute permission (x) has different meanings depending on whether it's applied to a file or a directory:

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📄 1. Execute on a File

• It means the file can be run as a program or script.

• Applies to:

• Binary executables (/bin/ls)

• Shell scripts (my_script.sh)

🔧 Example:

chmod +x my_script.sh
./my_script.sh  # This will now run

Without x, you'll get:

bash: ./my_script.sh: Permission denied

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📁 2. Execute on a Directory

• Allows you to "enter" (cd into) the directory.
• Needed to access files or subdirectories by name (but not list them unless you also have r).

🔧 Example:

ls /mydir    # Fails if no 'r'
cd /mydir    # Fails if no 'x'

Permission	Meaning for Directories
r	Can list directory contents (ls)
w	Can create/delete/rename files inside
x	Can cd into, and access by name

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🔍 Example Breakdown

drwxr-x--x  2 user1 users 4096 Jun 21 10:00 mydir

• d = directory
• rwx = owner can read, write, and enter
• r-x = group can read and enter
• --x = others can only enter (but not list)

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🧪 Test It Yourself

mkdir testdir
touch testdir/secret.txt
chmod 111 testdir     # x only

cd testdir            # ✅ works
ls                    # ❌ Permission denied
cat secret.txt        # ✅ works if you know filename

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⌨️ What does Ctrl + D do in Linux/Unix?

Ctrl + D is a keyboard shortcut with different behavior depending on context, but in general:

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🧠 It sends an EOF (End Of File) signal to the terminal or input stream.

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💻 In the Terminal Shell (like Bash, Zsh):

Situation	What Happens
At empty prompt	Closes the terminal or logs out of the shell
In middle of command	Acts as EOF, ending input to that command

🧪 Example:

cat > myfile.txt
hello
world
[Press Ctrl + D]

• Ends the cat input and saves the file.
• Without Ctrl + D, the shell keeps waiting for more input.

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📝 In Programming / Input to Scripts:

• Used to end input when reading from standard input (stdin).
• Often used with commands like cat, python, or while reading data interactively.

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❌ NOT a "Delete" Shortcut

• It does NOT mean "delete" like Backspace or Del keys.
• Ctrl + D stands for EOF, not Erase.

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🔄 Summary

Context	Ctrl + D Action
Bash Shell	Logout / Exit
cat, python, etc.	Send EOF to end input
SSH Session	Ends session (if at shell prompt)
Input redirection	Ends manual input from keyboard

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In Linux and programming, regular expressions (regex) are patterns used to match text. There are different types (or flavors) of regular expressions, mainly based on the tool or programming language being used.

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🔍 Types of Regular Expressions

1. Basic Regular Expressions (BRE)

Used by traditional tools like grep, sed, and ed.

🧩 Features:

• Limited metacharacters (some need backslashes)
• Simpler syntax

🧪 Examples:

Pattern	Meaning
.	Any single character
*	Zero or more of the previous character
[abc]	Any one of a, b, or c
\{n,m\}	Repeat previous item n to m times
\( \)	Grouping (must be escaped)
\|	OR operator (must be escaped)

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2. Extended Regular Expressions (ERE)

Used by tools like egrep or grep -E.

🧩 Features:

• More readable: no need to escape grouping or alternation
• Includes +, ?, |, () without backslashes

🧪 Examples:

Pattern	Meaning
a+	One or more 'a's
a?	Zero or one 'a'
`a	b`	Match 'a' or 'b'
(abc)	Group 'abc' together

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3. Perl-Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE)

Used in tools like perl, grep -P, and most modern programming languages.

🧩 Features:

• Most powerful and flexible
• Support for lookaheads, backreferences, conditionals, Unicode, etc.

🧪 Examples:

Pattern	Meaning
(?=abc)	Positive lookahead (followed by 'abc')
(?<=abc)	Positive lookbehind (preceded by 'abc')
\d{2,4}	Match 2 to 4 digits
\bword\b	Word boundary match for 'word'

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🧪 Summary Table

Type	Tools/Use	Syntax Complexity	Escaping Needed
BRE	grep, sed, awk	Simple	Yes
ERE	egrep, grep -E	Moderate	No (for (), +,	)
PCRE	perl, grep -P, languages	Advanced	Minimal, rich features

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Bonus: Programming Languages with Regex Support

Language	Regex Flavor
Python	PCRE-like via re
JavaScript	JavaScript RegEx
Java	Java RegEx (similar to PCRE)
Ruby	PCRE-like

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copy data without overwriting existing files

Here’s a complete list of useful cp (copy) command options in Linux, with clear explanations and examples. This cheat sheet covers copying files, directories, preventing overwrites, preserving metadata, and more.

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📦 cp Command Overview

cp [OPTIONS] source destination

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🧰 Most Common cp Options

Option	Meaning	Example
-r or -R	Copy directories recursively	cp -r dir1/ dir2/
-f	Force overwrite (even if file is write-protected)	cp -f a.txt b.txt
-i	Interactive – Ask before overwriting	cp -i a.txt b.txt
-n	No overwrite – Skip existing files	cp -n a.txt b.txt
-u	Copy only if source is newer than destination	cp -u a.txt b.txt
-v	Verbose – Show files being copied	cp -v a.txt b.txt
-a	Archive – Preserve everything (same as -dr --preserve=all)	cp -a dir1/ dir2/
-p	Preserve timestamp, mode, ownership	cp -p a.txt b.txt
--preserve=mode,ownership,timestamps	Fine control over what to preserve	cp --preserve=all a.txt b.txt
--parents	Preserve full path structure when copying	cp --parents dir1/file.txt dir2/
--no-clobber	Same as -n (don't overwrite)	cp --no-clobber a.txt b.txt
--backup	Create backup of existing files	cp --backup=numbered a.txt b.txt

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🧪 Example Use Cases

1. 🔁 Copy a Directory (Recursive)

cp -r myfolder/ /backup/myfolder/

2. 🔒 Copy Without Overwriting

cp -n file.txt /backup/

3. 🗃️ Preserve Metadata

cp -p file.txt /backup/

4. 📦 Full Archive Copy (best for backup)

cp -a myfolder/ /backup/myfolder/

5. 👀 Show Copy Progress (Verbose)

cp -rv myfolder/ /backup/

6. 🧠 Smart Update: Only Copy If Newer

cp -u file.txt /backup/

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⚠️ Note

• Always be careful when copying over existing files — use -i or -n to prevent accidental data loss.
• For large or complex copies, consider using rsync.

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To copy data without overwriting existing files, you can use the cp command with the -n (no-clobber) option in Linux.

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✅ Basic Command

cp -n source_file target_file

This will copy only if target_file doesn't exist.

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📁 Copying a Directory Without Overwriting Files

cp -rn source_dir/ target_dir/

• -r: recursive (for directories)
• -n: do not overwrite existing files

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🧪 Example

mkdir source target
echo "hello" > source/file1.txt
echo "world" > target/file1.txt

cp -n source/file1.txt target/   # ❌ file1.txt is NOT overwritten

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💡 Alternative Using rsync (More Powerful)

rsync -av --ignore-existing source_dir/ target_dir/

• -a: archive mode (preserves timestamps, permissions, etc.)
• -v: verbose
• --ignore-existing: skip files that already exist in the target

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🧭 Summary

Tool	Command Example	Description
cp	cp -n file1 dest/	Simple copy, no overwrite
cp	cp -rn src/ dest/	Recursive copy, skip existing
rsync	rsync -av --ignore-existing src/ dest/	Faster & safer for large operations

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🧠 vi Editor Modes Explained (Cheat Sheet)

The vi (or vim) editor has three main modes, and understanding them is crucial for editing files efficiently.

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🔀 1. Normal Mode (Command Mode)

• Default mode when you open vi.
• Used for navigation and issuing commands (e.g., delete, copy, paste).

🔧 Common Commands:

Command	Action
h j k l	Move cursor left, down, up, right
x	Delete character under cursor
dd	Delete (cut) a line
yy	Copy a line (yank)
p	Paste
u	Undo
/word	Search for "word"
:	Enter command-line mode

✅ Enter Normal Mode: Press Esc from any other mode.

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✏️ 2. Insert Mode

• Allows you to edit or insert text like in a regular text editor.

🔧 To Enter Insert Mode:

Command	Meaning
i	Insert before cursor
I	Insert at line start
a	Append after cursor
A	Append at line end
o	Open new line below
O	Open new line above

✅ Exit Insert Mode: Press Esc

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💻 3. Command-Line Mode (Colon Mode)

• Used for saving, quitting, and advanced commands.

🔧 Common Commands (start with :):

Command	Description
:w	Save (write)
:q	Quit
:wq	Save and quit
:q!	Quit without saving
:x	Save and quit (same as :wq)
:set nu	Show line numbers
:set nonu	Hide line numbers

✅ Enter this mode: From Normal Mode, press :.

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🧭 Mode Navigation Summary

From \ To	Normal Mode	Insert Mode	Command Mode
Normal	—	i, a, o, etc.	:
Insert	Esc	—	Esc, then :
Command-Line	Press Esc	Esc, then :	—

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🧠 What is the Default Field Delimiter in Linux Commands?

In many Unix/Linux commands that work with text files, the default field delimiter (also called a separator) is typically:

(default) ⏩ **Whitespace** (spaces or tabs)

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🔍 Common Commands and Their Default Field Delimiters

Command	Default Field Delimiter	Notes
cut	TAB (\t)	You can override with -d (e.g., -d ':')
awk	Whitespace (spaces/tabs)	Fields accessed via $1, $2, etc. You can change using -F
sort	Entire line	Can specify fields with -k and delimiter with -t
uniq	Entire line	Doesn't split by fields unless you use cut or awk before it
tr	Character-by-character	No concept of fields — operates on characters
paste	TAB (\t)	Can change with -d
join	Space or TAB	Can change with -t
IFS (in bash)	Whitespace	Internal Field Separator (used in shell scripting)

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🧪 Examples

1. cut

echo "apple banana cherry" | cut -f2    # Won't work unless separated by TAB

echo "apple:banana:cherry" | cut -d':' -f2
# Output: banana

2. awk

echo "apple banana cherry" | awk '{print $2}'
# Output: banana

echo "apple:banana:cherry" | awk -F':' '{print $2}'
# Output: banana

3. sort

sort -t':' -k2 file.txt
# Sort by 2nd field using ':' as delimiter

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📌 Bash Script Tip: Change Field Delimiter

IFS=:
read a b c <<< "apple:banana:cherry"
echo "$b"   # Output: banana

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🧠 How to Read Input in awk

In awk, input is read automatically line by line from a file or standard input (stdin). You don’t need to manually call a function to read input — awk handles it for you.

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✅ Basic Structure

awk '{ print $0 }' file.txt

• awk reads each line of the file.
• $0 = the entire line
• $1, $2, etc. = individual fields/columns

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🧪 Example: Read Input from User via Pipe

echo "John 25" | awk '{ print "Name:", $1, "| Age:", $2 }'
# Output: Name: John | Age: 25

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📥 Reading from stdin (Manual input)

awk '{ print "You entered:", $0 }'

Then type something and press Enter:

hello world
# Output: You entered: hello world

🔚 Press Ctrl + D to send EOF and end input.

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🧩 Using awk with read (in shell, not inside awk)

read line
echo "$line" | awk '{ print $1, $2 }'

read is a shell command, not part of awk. It reads into a variable which is then piped to awk.

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📘 Multi-Line Input Example

awk '{ print "Line:", NR, "->", $0 }'

Run it, then paste or type multiple lines. It will:

• Automatically read each line
• Print line number (NR) and content

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🔄 Custom Input Field Separator

You can change how awk splits fields using -F:

echo "apple,banana,grape" | awk -F',' '{ print $2 }'
# Output: banana

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🧭 Summary

Concept	In awk
Read Line	Automatic (awk reads line by line)
Read Field	Use $1, $2, ...
All Input Line	$0
Line Number	NR
Field Separator	-F option
End Input	Ctrl + D

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✅ Command to Get the PID of the Current Shell

To get the Process ID (PID) of your current shell, use:

echo $$

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📌 Explanation:

• $$ is a special shell variable that stores the PID of the currently running shell.

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🧪 Example:

$ echo $$
31847

That means your current shell (e.g., Bash) is running as PID 31847.

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🔍 Bonus: Related PID Commands

Command	Description
echo $$	PID of current shell
ps	List all running processes
ps -p $$	Details of the current shell process
echo $PPID	PID of parent process (e.g., terminal)
`ps -ef	grep bash`	Find all bash shell processes

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It looks like you're asking "cron is a?" (possibly a typo of "corn"). So let’s clarify both meanings:

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🌽 If you meant "corn":

Corn is a grain/plant (botanically called maize) used for food, livestock feed, and biofuel.

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🕒 If you meant "cron", here’s the real answer:

🧠 cron is a Linux/Unix time-based job scheduler.

It’s a daemon that runs in the background and executes tasks (called cron jobs) at specified times or intervals.

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✅ Key Features of cron:

Feature	Description
Scheduler	Automates command/script execution
Syntax	Uses crontab file (crontab -e)
Granularity	Runs jobs by minute/hour/day/month
Daemon	Background service (crond)

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🧾 Example cron Job

0 5 * * * /home/user/backup.sh

Runs backup.sh every day at 5:00 AM.

Cron fields:

* * * * *  command
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ └─── Day of week (0-6, Sun-Sat)
│ │ │ └───── Month (1-12)
│ │ └─────── Day of month (1-31)
│ └───────── Hour (0-23)
└─────────── Minute (0-59)

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📦 Command Summary

Command	Use
crontab -e	Edit the current user's cron jobs
crontab -l	List the current user's cron jobs
crontab -r	Remove all cron jobs
systemctl status cron	Check cron daemon status

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