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[SOLVED] Why does 'echo $shell' display blank screen?

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#1

I am running intrepid (8.10) on a live CD, and the echo command is working strangely. If I type 'echo $shell' or certain other commands where text output should be displayed, nothing but a blank line is printed. Could the reason for this be that I am running from a disk, and not from a full installation?

Thanks, -Lee

#2 
echo $SHELL

The variable is case-sensitive.

#3

Thank you so much!!

How embarrassing. :)