ITN 171: UNIX

Project 2 ITN 171 Write a bash script that prompts the user for the name of a file or directory and then tests the input as to whether it exists or not. If the input name exists, report (print to the console) what type of object it is: regular file, directory, or another kind -- for example a symbolic link. Next, add the ability to input test values via the command line in lieu of reading user input via the read command. Note: this is not "either or". Your script should handle both and act accordingly, i.e., if the user executes your script by typing

<script> /etc/password

the user shouldn't be prompted to enter a value.