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Comparison of computer shells
| bash (version 2.05b) | cmd.exe | |
|---|---|---|
| Tab completion | Yes | Yes |
| Pipes | Yes (concurrent) | Yes (serial) |
| Integer arithmetic | Yes (via $[] syntax) | Yes (via "set /a") |
| Command history | Yes | Yes |
| One-dimensional array variables | Yes | Yes |
| Stream redirection | Yes | Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Search and replace on variables | Yes (via ${//} syntax) | No |
| Command substitution | Yes | No |
| Backslash escaping | Yes | No |
| Subshells | Yes | No |
| Job control | Yes | No |
| Functions | Yes | No |
| Pseudorandom number generation | Yes | No |
| TCP/UDP connections as streams | Yes | No |
| Here documents | Yes | No |
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