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Old 08-02-2010
Question Alias setting in Solaris


Hi All,

I need some information on 'Alias' setting in SUN SOLARIS.Smilie

Q1. I want to know how can i set my alias here.
Q2. How to view all set 'ALIAS' for me. (say /home/jdash user)
Q3. Can i modify the set 'Alias' for me or for whole environment.
Q4. Is Alias setting can be change as O/S Versions.

Waiting for all positive reply.
Thanks,
Jdash
# 2  
Old 08-02-2010
In combination with your other post, this starts to smell like home-/ coursework. What's the background?
# 3  
Old 08-02-2010
to set alias for a command use, ex: below

alias rm = "rm -i"
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