script(1)                                               script(1)



NAME
     script - starts a shell  that  records  terminal  input  and
     output

SYNOPSIS
     script [-a] [file]

ARGUMENTS
     -a   Writes or appends the typescript to file.

     file Specifies the file that is to be written to.  If a
          filename is not given, the typescript is saved in the
          file typescript.

DESCRIPTION
     script makes a typescript of everything printed on your
     terminal.  The typescript is written to file, or appended to
     file if the -a option is given.  It can be sent to the line
     printer later with the lp or lpr commands.

     Note that script uses both standard input and standard
     output and that neither may be redirected via a pipe, < or
     >.

     The script ends when the forked shell exits.

     This program is useful when using a CRT and a hard-copy
     record of the dialog is desired, as for a student handing in
     a program that was developed on a crt when hard-copy
     terminals are in short supply.

LIMITATIONS
     script places everything in the log file, meaning everything
     typed or appearing on the screen, including control
     characters.  If vi is invoked, whatever appeared on-screen
     (including invisible characters) will be placed in the log
     file.  Control characters useful for screen output will
     appear as garbage and will be illegible in a script.  Thus,
     it is a good idea not to use vi while using script.

FILES
     /usr/bin/script
          Executable file

SEE ALSO
     lpr(1)









January 1992                                                    1