Unable to create alias - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

mumashankar · #1 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008

I am using Solaris 9 machine. I am unable to create any aliases.

I gave the following command:

alias ls='ls -ltr'

It did nt give any errors. But next time, I use ls, it is working simply as ls but not like ls -ltr.

I am not having admin permissions. Is it the reason.

krishmaths · #2 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008

Are you invoking another shell before executing next ls command?

You can put this alias command in your .profile. It should work everytime.

deaconf19 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008

Code:

set filec
alias ls ls -ltr

this should work for you. mind you i work in csh shell
to remove unalias ls

Cameron · #4 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008

Curious to know guys.
Am using HP-UX 11.23. Where would I put global user aliases ??

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