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Re: Unix Command Line - Delete command
On 12-12-11 02:25 PM, gids.rs@sasktel.net wrote:
So not to offend, it will now be known as
I'm not offended. I don't think anyone else is either. Just by saying
something is UNIX (or UNIX-like) people expect it to be compliant with
the standard.
can't use the word Apple in it can't use the word Unix ... can't use
the word Linux ... Davex is taken Apple calls their command line
Terminal Command shell is lame calling them external commands may get
confused with commands that are installed between basic.system and
its buffers.
Is the Wizard of External Shell Commands taken?
WESC - hmmm!
Names can be tough.
Isn't The Wizard of Oz from that Disney show? Copyright
infringement?
Glad you asked... Actually the original books were published around the
end of the 19'th century and are off copyright. They can be downloaded
free from Project Gutenberg. Any copyright claims by Disney to the books
are wrong. Besides, I'm not in the USA so our rules are a bit less
draconian.
For the record, I started out by calling it Unix Style Command Line,
but it was too long to fit on the Title line, so I removed the Style
word figuring everyone would still know what I meant.
UNIX is a series of standards created (and sold) by AT&T (SYS-V) and
USC Berkley (BSD).
Since you have not been following very close, then you have not seen
or read the power I have programmed into the commands, that can be
used from the applesoft prompt.
Cool.
So, from here on it will be known as:
Command Line Shell for unlimited external commands to be used at the
applesoft prompt on the Apl2 (can't use the real word) created by
Rob
or
CLSFUECTBUATAPOTACBR - I was hoping that would say something
meaningful
A thought. Why not call it 2-CLI... Apple(2) (C)ommand (L)ine
(I)nstructions. After 20 years or so I doubt Apple cares if you use
"Apple2" as a description or attribution. It also sounds cool. ;-)
All kidding aside, I will not use the *NIX word any more
If your commands match the *NIX standards there are no grounds to
complain. In fact, you may want to save yourself a lot of time and take
a look at the bash shell (the manual is free on-line). It would give you
some ideas for future commands. Since it is open source you could simply
port it for the Apple2 directly as long as you give attribution. This
way you can still use *NIX in the name with accuracy.
Rob
Later
Mike