Re: shell

[Leo Famulari]

On Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 04:19:04PM +0000, Gottfried wrote:
> when I am using Mate in guix system installed, Mate shell is based on x-term
> (as the Info said.)

Xterm is a terminal emulator, not a shell.

> Do I have to install "bash" and "sh" shell through the command: guix install
> bash and guix install sh?

Bash and sh are available by default on Guix System.

> What would be the benefit of installing bash and sh shell?

If you don't already have a benefit in mind, then there will be no
benefit for you.