In Unix, where can I get information on differences between the various shells?

For information about various Unix shells, see UNIX shell differences and how to change your shell. This text is a portion of the Unix FAQ, and contains information about the history of Unix shells, their differences, a comparison table of features, and instructions about how to change your current shell.

Also see:

• Where can I learn about the history of Unix?
• Introduction to Unix commands
• In Unix, what is chsh, and how do I use it to change my shell?