UNIX SYSTEM
SYST
EM [operating_system_command]
allows the user to execute an operating system command and to return to the INFO environment without losing the current INFO settings or altering the current INFO select/relate states.
arguments
operating_system_command is a complete command in native syntax. For operating systems which let commands execute without disrupting the user environment, the operating_system_command is optional. For INFO programs, the operating_system_command is required. An unqualified command will create a sub-process at unix level. Entering exit or CTRL-D will return to the INFO session.
examples
ENTER COMMAND >SYSTEM ls *dr9
The above will list all files on the current unix directory ending in dr9
see also
ENTER COMMAND >SYSTEM
Sub-process created. Type exit to return to INFO
<unix prompt>
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