false

fail, quietly

KornShell Built-in


SYNOPSIS

false [argument...]


DESCRIPTION

The false command simply returns an exit status of 1 (failure). It ignores any arguments given on the command line. This can be useful in shell scripts.


DIAGNOSTICS

false always returns an exit status of 1.


PORTABILITY

POSIX.2. x/OPEN Portability Guide 4.0.


NOTE

This command is provided as both an external utility and as a built-in command of the MKS KornShell.


SEE ALSO

Commands:
sh


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