Description #
AmigaDOS Shell is the command line interpreter and scripting environment of the AmigaOS operating system. It supports batch scripts and offers a unique shell experience tailored for the Amiga platform.
History #
Introduced with the original Amiga computers in the mid-1980s, AmigaDOS Shell was designed to provide a flexible scripting and command interface, complementing the graphical Workbench environment.
Hello World Code #
Echo "Hello, World!" How to Run #
Option 1: Online
(AmigaDOS online emulators are available but limited)
Option 2: Local
Run on Amiga hardware or via emulators like WinUAE.
Execute scripts with .bat extension or directly in the shell.
Key Concepts #
- Command interpreter for AmigaOS
- Batch scripting with
.batfiles - Integration with Amiga’s graphical system
- Supports pipes and redirection
- Case-insensitive commands
- File and disk management commands
- Aliases and variables
- Native commands like Copy, Delete, Echo
- Supports wildcards and pattern matching
- Historical shell with unique syntax
Try It Online #
WinUAE Amiga Emulator (requires setup)
Fun Facts #
- AmigaDOS commands influenced later OS shells.
- The AmigaDOS Shell was innovative in combining GUI and command-line operations.
- Scripts could automate disk operations, which were common on Amiga floppy-based systems.
- AmigaDOS supported ARexx scripting for automation beyond shell commands.
- The shell syntax differs significantly from Unix shells, reflecting AmigaOS design.
