Problems running shell scripts

Message

command_name: command not found

Meaning

Your shell's search path does not include the directory that the shell script is stored in. Move the file containing the shell script to the directory $HOME/bin. This directory is usually in your default search path.

Message

various messages

Meaning

There are errors in the construction and syntax of the shell script. Read through your script checking its logical operations and the commands that it uses.

You can also use command line options to debug your script.


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