exec for system

Execute a command, replacing or exiting the current process, depending on platform.

Signature

> exec {flags} (command)

Parameters

• command: the command to execute

Input/output types:

input	output
nothing	any

Examples

Execute external 'ps aux' tool

> exec ps aux

Execute 'nautilus'

> exec nautilus

Notes

On Unix-based systems, the current process is replaced with the command. On Windows based systems, rsh will wait for the command to finish and then exit with the command's exit code.