Bash reserved words vs. built-in commands, and formatting the output of the time command
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What's the difference between bash reserved words and built-in commands? Can I disable bash's time, and use ? If not, how can I format its output?
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Most reserved words are commands that are built into bash; if you want to use an executable that has the same name as a reserved word then either specify the full path to the executable, or escape the command with a backslash. Also, BASH FAQ #32: "H…
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