shell_exec Execute command via shell and return the complete output as a string &reftitle.description; stringshell_exec stringcmd This function is identical to the backtick operator. &reftitle.parameters; cmd The command that will be executed. &reftitle.returnvalues; The output from the executed command. &reftitle.examples; $output"; ?> ]]> &reftitle.notes; &sm.disabled; &reftitle.seealso; exec escapeshellcmd