tty (Unix)
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For other uses, see TTY (disambiguation).
In computing, tty is a command in Unix and Unix-like operating systems to print the file name of the terminal connected to standard input.[1]
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Initial release | November 3, 1971; 52 years ago (1971-11-03) |
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Operating system | Unix and Unix-like |
Platform | Cross-platform |
Type | Command |
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tty stands for TeleTYpewriter.[2]