basename - strip directory and suffix from filenames


SYNOPSIS

       basename NAME [SUFFIX]
       basename OPTION


DESCRIPTION

       Print  NAME with any leading directory components removed.
       If specified, also remove a trailing SUFFIX.

       --help display this help and exit

       --version
              output version information and exit


AUTHOR

       Written by FIXME unknown.


REPORTING BUGS

       Report bugs to <bug-sh-utils@gnu.org>.


COPYRIGHT

       Copyright © 2000 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
       This is free software; see the source for  copying  condi­
       tions.  There is NO warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY
       or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.


SEE ALSO

       The full documentation for basename  is  maintained  as  a
       Texinfo  manual.   If  the  info and basename programs are
       properly installed at your site, the command

              info basename

       should give you access to the complete manual.


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