Guided Practice Questions
Why is it a bad idea to modify the HOME variable?
The home directory is where user-specific configuration files, data, and settings are stored by default. If you change the HOME variable, these programs may not be able to find the necessary files and configurations, leading to errors or unexpected behavior. Modifying the HOME variable can lead to confusion, especially for other users or administrators who are not aware of the change.
Discuss one example of where a shell script might be useful.
An example of where a shell script might be useful is in automating repetitive tasks such as file management, data processing, or system administration tasks. Automatic Data Backup Imagine you have a directory containing important files that
you want to back up regularly. Instead of manually copying these files to a backup location every day or every week, you can create a shell script to automate this process which would be useful and prevent manual backups.
