Use zsh as the default shell on your Mac

Hey guys,

Can anybody help me with this? I am a complete novice and have absolutely no clue what my MacBook Pro is trying to tell me. I don't even know what a shell is....

Should I follow the instructions here?: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208050

What are the pros and cons?

Hope somebody can help me...

Posted on Feb 25, 2020 1:01 AM

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3 replies

Feb 25, 2020 2:38 AM in response to gino192

Just leave it be.

Feb 25, 2020 2:36 AM in response to gino192

Don’t worry. It does not affect you at all.

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Feb 25, 2020 2:37 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

so should I follow the instructions of apple or just leave it as be??

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