====== POSIX ======

POSIX(r) is a family of standards defined by the IEEE to give a minimum API and interface standardization across the variants of UNIX(r) operating systems.

One part of it is the standardization of minimum functionality and behaviour of the system shell and some utilities (commands).

  * UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the US and other countries.
  * POSIX is a registered trademark of the IEEE Inc.

===== See also =====
  * Dictionary, internal: [[dict:terms:shell]]