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Old 12-03-2010
.profile file not found
Hi

I am trying to load the profile file using

. /home/user/.profile

it says file not found, but I can see the file in the /hom/user directory.

Any help ?

Thanks,
Murty.
# 2  
Old 12-03-2010
u might not have execute permission. check!!
R0H0N
# 3  
Old 12-03-2010
I have put this line at the beginning of my sh script.

do you mean the .profile when called from .sh should have execute permissions?
# 4  
Old 12-03-2010
the .profile file should have execute permission to u.
R0H0N
# 5  
Old 12-03-2010
Please no Cyber chat or slang language! only plain english!

---------- Post updated at 14:44 ---------- Previous update was at 14:43 ----------

You didnt say who's profile you are trying to source...
# 6  
Old 12-03-2010
you should not load other users .profile. create your own in $HOME
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