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.Dt HELP
.Os Conall Caverly
.Sh NAME
.Nm python3 my_shell.py
.Nd an interactive CLI


.Sh DESCRIPTION
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This is the system's help page. Underneath is a list of the shells commands along with descriptions.

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.Sh COMMANDS

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.Nm A list of the shells commands along with descriptions:
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.Nm cd -
\ Changes the current directory to the <directory> supplied. If it does not exist it returns the current directory. Also changes the PWD environment variable.

.Nm clr -
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clears the terminal.

.Nm dir -
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Lists the contents of the current working directory. Also if supplied with a valid <directory> it will list the contents of that directory.

.Nm echo -
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Takes as an argument a comment which it displays on the terminal followed by a newline. Multiple spaces and tabs are reduced to a single space.

.Nm environ -
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Lists all the environment strings in a formatted output.

.Nm help -
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displays the shells help manual.

.Nm pause -
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pause operation of the shell until the Enter key is pressed.

.Nm quit -
\
quits the shell.

.Sh OTHER
The shell can run a batch file using myshell.py <batchfile>. 
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The shell is also capable of running files and opening applications. Background execution can be initialised by typing "&" at the end of your input.