shell script

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shell script

(programming, operating system)
A program written to be interpreted by the shell of an operating system, especially Unix.

Compare: script, glue language.
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The alternate versions of rksuite 90 are produced using a further Unix script provided with the Fortran 90 software.
For example, it is relatively straightforward to address t [element of] C integrating along a complex straight line; indeed we have a version for this case produced by a further Unix script transformation, not included with rksuite_90.
A novel feature of this software is the availability of Unix scripts which enable presentation of the software for multiple problem types.
In the instances created by our Unix scripts, these terms can be interpreted as follows:
* Addition of BASH: Customizing command shell operating environment and executing UNIX scripts without translation is easier with MKS Toolkit 8.6 as the Bourne Again Shell (bash) joins the existing Korn, C, and other shells within the product.