Open System Services Shell and Utilities Reference Manual (G06.27+, H06.04+)

false(1) OSS Shell and Utilities Reference Manual
NAME
false - Returns a standard exit value
SYNOPSIS
false
DESCRIPTION
The false command returns a nonzero exit value. This command is usually used in input to the sh
command.
EXAMPLES
This procedure displays the date and time once a minute. To stop it, press the Interrupt key
sequence.
EXIT VALUES
The nonzero value returned by false may vary from system to system.
RELATED INFORMATION
Commands: sh(1), true(1).
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