User's Guide to zsh

User's Guide to zsh(zsh.sourceforge.net)

4 points by invertedlambda 15 years ago | 2 comments

octopus 15 years ago |

What is the advantage of using zsh versus the omnipresent bash ? I mean there is something that can be done only in zsh and not in bash; or something that is straightforward to do in zsh and cumbersome in bash ?

Of course I can learn zsh to increase my knowledge, but it will be nice to see some clear advantage of using zsh.

invertedlambda 15 years ago | |

At the risk of starting a religious war...

zsh is a little snappier than bash and offers some neat options which are not present in bash (at least not out of the box AFAIK - e.g. spellcheck).

From my experience, zsh targets power users (and people who really don't like to type). For most people sticking with bash is probably leaving well enough alone.

From my POV it's not a religious issue, though in just a short while of using zsh I find it more productive than bash.