If you don't love the shell you're using on your Linux system, change it! There are plenty, including bash, fish, ksh, tcsh, zsh.

A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Bash, present in almost all Linux, UNIX and Mac OS X deployments, has been discovered. Experts advise immediate patching.

It used to be one of the joys of writing embedded software was never having to deploy shell scripts. But now with platforms like the Raspberry Pi becoming very common, Linux shell scripts can be a ...

There are lots of sides to bash and much to know before you're likely to feel comfortable snuggling up to it. This post examines many aspects of this very popular shell and recommends further reading.

Bug in Bash shell creates big security hole on anything with *nix in it [Updated] Could allow attackers to execute code on Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X.

Jack Wallen shows how you can create a Linux shell script that requires a password without having to save a password within the script.

One place where Linux always used to have an advantage over DOS and Windows was the shell. There are lots of variations available under Linux, but bash seems to be the current pick for most people.

Enterprising geeks have already found a way to launch Ubuntu’s Unity desktop environment on Windows 10, thanks to the recent addition of the Linux-based Bash shell.

Once done, open the Ubuntu bash shell in Windows by typing ‘bash’ in the Start menu of Windows and it will open a Linux terminal. Now it’s time to turn Ubuntu against itself.

By now you may have heard about a new bug found in the Bash shell. And unless you're a programmer or security expert, you're probably wondering if you should really worry. The short answer is: Don ...