in bash, but no .bashrc??

graciegrace · 01-03-2007, 11:46 AM

I've a new Mac and a kinda new Unix user. I am trying to set up the path for a executable file and I failed. Please help?

On top of that problem, I cannot find any .bashrc files, why?? (I am in working in bash)

Desparate for help~

hayne · 01-03-2007, 12:19 PM

See this Unix FAQ

The ~/.bashrc file does not exist by default - you need to create it.
But you probably want to use ~/.profile instead - see the shell config section of the above FAQ.

graciegrace · 01-04-2007, 09:29 AM

thanks for your help.

mipadi · 01-04-2007, 03:05 PM

On OS X, you should have a file at ~/.bash_profile that can be used similarly to the ~/.bashrc file on most Unix systems.

hayne · 01-04-2007, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mipadi


	On OS X, you should have a file at ~/.bash_profile

That is incorrect. There are no "dot" files created by default for a user account in OS X. You need to create these files if you want them.

Quote:


	... that can be used similarly to the ~/.bashrc file on most Unix systems

As I explain in the FAQ referred to above, the file ~/.bash_profile (or ~/.profile) plays a significantly different role than ~/.bashrc
This is not anything OS X-specific - it is standard Bash behaviour as documented in the man pages. Please read that FAQ to get the facts.

mirogak · 01-15-2007, 09:36 PM

Where is the "shell config" seciton in the "above FAQ" section. When I go to FAQ section I get a search prompt but no shell config section ...

I need to create a new .bashrc file as well and need some help

Thx,
mirogak

hayne · 01-15-2007, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirogak


	Where is the "shell config" seciton in the "above FAQ" section. When I go to FAQ section I get a search prompt but no shell config section

I was referring to the Unix FAQ which is linked to in post #2 of this thread.

mirogak · 01-15-2007, 10:40 PM

Hey guys,

I am trying to create my own personal .bashrc file. After much frustration and extensive reading up on this I have figured out that a .bashrc file is not created by default, and that I have to create one in my home folder.

I created a simple text file with a bunch of alias commands in them and saved as ".bashrc" in my home folder.

But still when I log out of the Terminal (bash) and open up a new one, that damn file won't get executed.

As a last resort I am thinking that I need to make it executable. Is that really the case, because I have done this many times in my good old university days, however I just can't get it to work on this new mac I got.

What am i doing wrong?

Plz help.

Thx
Mirogak

hayne · 01-16-2007, 12:13 AM

mirogak:
I merged your new thread into this existing one where you started to ask this question.

The answer is that you need to read the Unix FAQ I referred to above. In the shell config section I explain which types of shells read the ~/.bashrc file.
Bottom line: you should create a ~/.profile file instead.

mirogak · 01-16-2007, 08:42 PM

Hayne, I appreciate your feedback. I've created the ~/.profile file and it works great. I also love your ~/.aliases.bash file that you've posted ... I found fun commands in there like running your screensaver in the background ... that is so cool.

On that note, how can I run the screensaver in the background but gain back control of my command prompt, so that I don't have to open up a new terminal.

Thanks again,
mirogak

hayne · 01-16-2007, 11:34 PM

To run a command in the background, just add an ampersand (&) at the end of the command.

nocturne81 · 01-25-2007, 10:52 AM

Here's an example of my .bash_profile:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

export PATH=$PATH:~/bin

alias xcode='open -a xcode'
alias text='open -a TextEdit'
alias pre='open -a Preview'
alias ls='/bin/ls --color'
#alias l='ls'
#alias ll='ls -l'
#alias la='ls -a'
alias lo='logout'
alias c='clear'
alias ttop='top -U $USER'

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This file adds the directory ~/bin to my path. It also sets up some nice aliases so I can open text files in xcode by typing xcode filename.txt. The # symbol is used to comment out a line. Just copy this text to the clipboard, open up the terminal. Type:

pico .bash_profile

Press Apple-V to pase, then ctrl-x to save the file. Then restart the terminal and enjoy.

01-03-2007, 11:46 AM	#1
graciegrace Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	in bash, but no .bashrc?? I've a new Mac and a kinda new Unix user. I am trying to set up the path for a executable file and I failed. Please help? On top of that problem, I cannot find any .bashrc files, why?? (I am in working in bash) Desparate for help~

01-15-2007, 10:40 PM	#8
mirogak Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 20	Trying to create a .bashrc file Hey guys, I am trying to create my own personal .bashrc file. After much frustration and extensive reading up on this I have figured out that a .bashrc file is not created by default, and that I have to create one in my home folder. I created a simple text file with a bunch of alias commands in them and saved as ".bashrc" in my home folder. But still when I log out of the Terminal (bash) and open up a new one, that damn file won't get executed. As a last resort I am thinking that I need to make it executable. Is that really the case, because I have done this many times in my good old university days, however I just can't get it to work on this new mac I got. What am i doing wrong? Plz help. Thx Mirogak

01-16-2007, 12:13 AM	#9
hayne Site Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 31,956	mirogak: I merged your new thread into this existing one where you started to ask this question. The answer is that you need to read the Unix FAQ I referred to above. In the shell config section I explain which types of shells read the ~/.bashrc file. Bottom line: you should create a ~/.profile file instead. __________________ hayne.net/macosx.html

01-16-2007, 11:34 PM	#11
hayne Site Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 31,956	To run a command in the background, just add an ampersand (&) at the end of the command. __________________ hayne.net/macosx.html

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01-03-2007, 12:19 PM	#2
hayne Site Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 31,956	See this Unix FAQ The ~/.bashrc file does not exist by default - you need to create it. But you probably want to use ~/.profile instead - see the shell config section of the above FAQ. __________________ hayne.net/macosx.html

01-04-2007, 09:29 AM	#3
graciegrace Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	thanks for your help.

01-04-2007, 03:05 PM	#4
mipadi Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 2	On OS X, you should have a file at ~/.bash_profile that can be used similarly to the ~/.bashrc file on most Unix systems.

01-15-2007, 09:36 PM	#6
mirogak Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 20	Where is the "shell config" seciton in the "above FAQ" section. When I go to FAQ section I get a search prompt but no shell config section ... I need to create a new .bashrc file as well and need some help Thx, mirogak

01-16-2007, 08:42 PM	#10
mirogak Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 20	Hayne, I appreciate your feedback. I've created the ~/.profile file and it works great. I also love your ~/.aliases.bash file that you've posted ... I found fun commands in there like running your screensaver in the background ... that is so cool. On that note, how can I run the screensaver in the background but gain back control of my command prompt, so that I don't have to open up a new terminal. Thanks again, mirogak

01-25-2007, 10:52 AM	#12
nocturne81 Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	Here's an example of my .bash_profile: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- export PATH=$PATH:~/bin alias xcode='open -a xcode' alias text='open -a TextEdit' alias pre='open -a Preview' alias ls='/bin/ls --color' #alias l='ls' #alias ll='ls -l' #alias la='ls -a' alias lo='logout' alias c='clear' alias ttop='top -U $USER' ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This file adds the directory ~/bin to my path. It also sets up some nice aliases so I can open text files in xcode by typing xcode filename.txt. The # symbol is used to comment out a line. Just copy this text to the clipboard, open up the terminal. Type: pico .bash_profile Press Apple-V to pase, then ctrl-x to save the file. Then restart the terminal and enjoy.