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ksh: Execute a specific script, printing each command in the script before executing it.
$ ksh -x ${path-to-script-ksh}
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The command "ksh -x ${path-to-script-ksh}" is using the Korn Shell (ksh) to execute a script file specified by the variable "path-to-script-ksh", while also enabling the debug mode with the "-x" option.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "ksh" is the executable for the Korn Shell, which is a Unix shell and command language interpreter.
  • "-x" is an option passed to ksh to enable debug mode. In debug mode, the shell displays each command it executes along with the expanded values of any variables used in the command.
  • "${path-to-script-ksh}" is a placeholder representing the path to the Korn Shell script file that should be executed. The actual path should be provided as the value of the "path-to-script-ksh" variable.

When executed, this command will run the specified Korn Shell script with debug mode enabled, allowing you to see the step-by-step execution of the commands within the script, along with the expanded values of any variables used.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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