Difference between /, // and $

[dmakshay2002]

Hello guys,
I wanted to know what is the difference between /, //, > and $ in the terminal. And also what is ment by a bash? Thanks in advance guys...

[wheatpenny]

/ is the root directory

$ is the terminal prompt
I forget what // is

[Bachstelze]

Bash is the program that runs in your terminal and executes the commands you type.

Those characters can mean a lot of different things depending on the context in which they appear, so you'll have to be more precise.

[Terl]

Bash = Bourne Again Shell

[L Campbell]

Hello guys,
I wanted to know what is the difference between /, //, > and $ in the terminal. And also what is ment by a bash? Thanks in advance guys...

This book may help you:-

http://www.linux-books.us/ubuntu_0002.php