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Subject: Re: Why Not Make tcsh the default shell?
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> Why does FreeBSD install csh as the default shell instead of tcsh?

Because tcsh isn't part of the base system, and IMHO it should not be
since it's 3rd party developed software, it's bigger/badder/un-necessary
for most people, and tcsh is easy to install.

I'm an anti-bloatist by nature. :)


Nate

ps. I use tcsh as my personal shell, so don't be thinking I don't like
tcsh. :)