false(1)

NAME

false – return false value

SYNOPSIS

false

DESCRIPTION

The false utility always returns with a non-zero exit code.

Some shells may provide a builtin false command which is identical to this utility. Consult the builtin(1) manual page.

SEE ALSO

builtin(1), csh(1), sh(1), true(1)

STANDARDS

The false utility is expected to be IEEE Std 1003.2 (“POSIX.2”) compatible.