type (Unix)
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In Unix and Unix-like operating systems, type
is a command that describes how its arguments would be interpreted if used as command names.
Not to be confused with TYPE (DOS command).
Quick Facts Original author(s), Developer(s) ...
Original author(s) | AT&T Corporation |
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Developer(s) | Various open-source and commercial developers |
Initial release | 1984; 40 years ago (1984) |
Operating system | Unix and Unix-like |
Platform | Cross-platform |
Type | Command |
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