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A shell is a piece of software that provides an interface for users of an operating system which provides access to a kernel.

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How is possible for a program to write on the same line?

Many programs are capable to "rewrite" on the same line, not in a STDOUT way. For example scp write the percentage or many installation programs will show you the nice rotating wheel. How it works?
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