sort

Name

sort -- sort, merge or sequence check text files

Description

sort is as specified in the SUS but with differences as listed below.

Differences

-g

compares according to general numerical value, implies -b.

-M

compares (unknown) < JAN < ... < DEC, imply -b.

-s

stabilizes sort by disabling last resort comparison.

-T DIRECTORY

uses DIRECTORY for temporary files, not $TMPDIR or /tmp.

-z

has implementation-dependent behavior.

--version

outputs version information and exits.