NAME

gets − get a string from standard input

SYNOPSIS

gets [ default ]

DESCRIPTION

Gets can be used with csh(1) to read a string from the standard input. If a default is given it is used if just return is typed, or if an error occurs.  The resultant string (either the default or as read from the standard input is written to the standard output.  If no default is given and an error occurs, gets exits with exit status 1. 

EXAMPLES

Using csh:
    echo setenv TERM \\c
    setenv TERM ‘gets adm3a‘
Using sh:
    echo −n TERM=
    TERM=‘gets adm3a‘
    export TERM

SEE ALSO

csh (1)

BUGS

3rd Berkeley Distribution  —  10/11/79