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sh(1)

read(2)

LINE(1)

NAME

line − read one line

SYNOPSIS

line

DESCRIPTION

Line copies one line (up to a new-line) from the standard input and writes it on the standard output.  It returns an exit code of 1 on EOF and always prints at least a new-line.  It is often used within shell files to read from the user’s terminal. 

SEE ALSO

sh(1), read(2). 

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