[Bio-Linux] zsh

Stewart Houten shou at ceh.ac.uk
Tue Feb 17 13:03:12 EST 2009


Hi Tony,

On Feb 17, 2009, Tony Travis <a.travis at abdn.ac.uk> wrote:
>
> Is there any reason why "zsh" is the default shell in Bio-Linux 5.0?

Yes, it was a conscious decision on our part.  The reasoning predates
me but as I recall there was at least one piece of software on
Bio-Linux that had problems running under bash.  I don't remember the
details but I'm sure Tim will when he gets back later this week.

Stewart 




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