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Old 03-02-2006
setting command history
Hi all

is there anyway to setup AIX to get previous command like in dos with up and down arrow


thanks
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Old 03-02-2006
use bash shell or if you use ksh try set -o vi , then escape and k
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Old 03-03-2006
Where can i change the shell? Does it make any difference? Would our scripts file ( khs) have problem to run?

thanks
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Old 03-03-2006
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Originally Posted by ajaya
Where can i change the shell? Does it make any difference? Would our scripts file ( khs) have problem to run?

thanks
Where can i change the shell
change your default shell in /etc/passwd file

Does it make any difference
Yes

Would our scripts file ( khs) have problem to run
It might have some problem.
for ex:ksh have many shell built-ins compared to other shells
 
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