BUSH (Business Shell) is a powerful Linux/UNIX shell for designing secure, reliable shell scripts that can be later compiled as a fast executable programs. It can also be used an an interactive login shell or to generate Java Virtual Machine applications. BUSH is a robust and readable alternative to BASH, CSH, and (to a certain extent) Python and PERL.

Information on compiling is contained in the INSTALL file. INSTALL is provided with the sources.

BUSH is available for download from http://www.pegasoft.ca/bush-down.html. Discuss BUSH at PegaSoft's Linux Cafe. Send bug reports to ken@nospam.pegasoft.ca (remove the "nospam").

Screenshot: TIA IDE showing eliza.bush example script
 

Table of Contents

Part 1 - Introduction and Advocacy

Part 2 - Tutorials

Part 3 - Language Reference

Part 4 - Built-in Packages

Part 5 - BUSH Hackers Guide