MACH(1) User Commands MACH(1)
mach - display the processor type of the current host
mach
The mach command displays the processor-type of the current host.
arch(1), uname(1), attributes(7)
mach and uname -p return equivalent values; therefore, Independent
Software Vendors (ISV) and others who need to ascertain processor
type are encouraged to use uname with the -p option instead of the
mach command. The mach command is provided for compatibility with
previous releases, but generally its use is discouraged.
January 18, 1996 MACH(1)
NAME
mach - display the processor type of the current host
SYNOPSIS
mach
DESCRIPTION
The mach command displays the processor-type of the current host.
SEE ALSO
arch(1), uname(1), attributes(7)
NOTES
mach and uname -p return equivalent values; therefore, Independent
Software Vendors (ISV) and others who need to ascertain processor
type are encouraged to use uname with the -p option instead of the
mach command. The mach command is provided for compatibility with
previous releases, but generally its use is discouraged.
January 18, 1996 MACH(1)