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I found this Strange Message/help?

So, I just found the following message on my Mac and haven't a clue what I need to do with this:

"Last login: Thu Nov  5 07:25:14 on ttys000

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."


cynthias-MBP:~ cynthiawilson$ 

WHEN I CLICKED on the link it said requested page not found.

Thanks for any help.

















MacBook Pro 13”, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 5, 2020 11:54 AM

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Posted on Nov 5, 2020 1:02 PM

This is an application called Terminal, which is included with every Mac. Years ago, before the advent of the mouse or the icons, windows etc. we're familiar with today, computers were operated entirely by typing commands. This way of working is still available through apps like Terminal, and some Mac users and developers make use of it. The message you've found is normal, and would make sense to people familiar with Terminal. You can just ignore it, and quit Terminal—chances are you opened it by mistake. No harm done!

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Nov 5, 2020 1:02 PM in response to snailspace1

This is an application called Terminal, which is included with every Mac. Years ago, before the advent of the mouse or the icons, windows etc. we're familiar with today, computers were operated entirely by typing commands. This way of working is still available through apps like Terminal, and some Mac users and developers make use of it. The message you've found is normal, and would make sense to people familiar with Terminal. You can just ignore it, and quit Terminal—chances are you opened it by mistake. No harm done!

I found this Strange Message/help?

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