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Change Directory via a script?

I would like to have a script that would change my current working directory. However, any time I execute a 'cd' command in a script, it holds only for the life of that script -- the working directory on exit is the same as when the script was initiated. Is it possible to have the script return with a new working directory set by the script?

In general, the only way I know of to change the environment of a shell by executing a script is the export of variables. Is there any other?

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Run your script in command line as

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. script_name

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George,

If you put the 'cd /destination_dir' in your .profile, then everytime you log in, you will be taken to that directory. use 'ls -al' to see the .profile in your home dir.
I am not very sure though, if this is what you wanted.

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So simple! Exactly what I needed. Thanks.

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