J{a,b} is split into two separate parts "Ja Jb" Example usage: mv /usr/sbin/named{,.BROKEN} BASH: ${USER::1} --> first character $ echo ${USER::1} r $ echo ${USER:1} eed $ echo ${#USER} 4

csh

Two redirect standard output and standard error to different places:
( command > file-stdout ) >& file-stderr
Or to keep standard output on regular console:
( command > /dev/pts/0 ) >& file-stderr