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Converting Integer to Different Base in KSH93

This post demonstrates how to convert an integer to a different base using ksh93 builtin functionality.

Bash Printf %T Option

This post discusses and demonstrates how to use the printf %T date functionality available in the Bash shell since version 4.2.

The Future of the Korn Shell may be in Dangerous Hands

This post discusses recent events relating to the maintainance and development of the Korn Shell.

Printing Bash or Korn Shell Script Arguments

This post discusses various issues, workarounds and solutions to printing details of arguments (AKA positional parameters) passed to shell scripts via the command line upon invocation of the shell script.

Manipulating Binary Data Using The Korn Shell

In this post, I demonstrate via a number of working example scripts how to manipulate binary files and data using Korn Shell 93. I also compare and contrast how binary data is stored internally by the Korn Shell and the Z Shell.