The Almquist Shell Family Tree: A Comprehensive History
2025-05-10
This article meticulously traces the evolution of the Almquist Shell (ash) and its numerous variants, from its initial release in 1989 to its presence in various systems today, including Android and BusyBox. A clear family tree illustrates the relationships between different ash branches, while the article delves into major improvements, bug fixes, and differences from other Bourne Shells in each version. It's essentially a chronicle of ash's history.
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