The default interactive shell is now zsh

The default interactive shell is now zsh.

To update your account to use zsh, please run `chsh -s /bin/zsh`.

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Posted on Nov 14, 2019 12:35 PM

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Lurkums

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Posted on Nov 15, 2019 6:32 AM

If you do not wish to use Terminal open https://support.apple.com/kb/HT208050 and follow the instructions for using System Preferences

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Knaann

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Dec 23, 2019 1:06 PM in response to wim212

The default interactive shell is now zsh.

To update your account to use zsh, please run `chsh -s /bin/zsh`.

For more details, please visit https://support.apple.com/kb/HT208050

Lurkums

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Feb 5, 2020 2:24 PM in response to ajg38

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do the procedure again. Enter your password again. Press enter

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