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Old 08-31-2011
problems with apropos

I believe my apropos command is corrupt. Every time i invoke it the following happens... please see attached png file. Is there a way for me to reinstall or rebuild the apropos command? However, when I log on as a different user everything seems ok

I am currently running Free BSD (OS X)


your help is greatly appreciated
problems with apropos-screen-shot-2011-08-31-64349-ampng
# 2  
Old 08-31-2011
also...

the following is in my .profile

Code:
PATH=~/.bin:/sw/bin/:~/.bin/vtc:/Developer/Tools:$PATH
source ~/.bashrc

#------------------------------------------------------
#	Setting custom variables		      -
#------------------------------------------------------

export CLICOLOR=1
export LSCOLORS=GxFxCxDxBxegedabagacad

GREP_OPTIONS="--color=always"
export GREP_OPTIONS

# 3  
Old 08-31-2011
run the below command

Code:
 
/usr/sbin/makewhatis

then, try apropos
# 4  
Old 08-31-2011
that command exists only in /usr/libexec/makewhatis. Does it make a difference?
 
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