Alias problems - gone after logout

[drewrockshard]

Hey everyone,

This has got to be an easy fix, but for the life of my I cannot think of it. I want to create an alias that goes to my log files, and when I am done, I have one that goes back to my current logged in users home directory. This is what they look like:

alias logs="cd /var/log/"
alias home="cd ~"

So this works great . My problem is it doesn't work after logout of server. In other words, I have to recreate it everytime I login again. As this fix could be fixed using a login script, personally I thought maybe there could be a permanent fix; could be wrong.

Let me know your thoughts, please? Thanks in advanced.

[devils casper]

add this code in .bashrc file in your home folder.





casper

[Zelmo]

I'm just jumping in to point out that typing cd with no arguments takes you to your home directory, the same as cd ~. But if it's easier to remember the home alias, or just more comfortable to use, then by all means go for it.

[drewrockshard]

@devils_casper
Thanks ... duh. Again, like I said, easy fix, just not into I guess. I appriciate it.

@Zelmo
As this is easy and all. I figured I would create aliases that i didn't have to think of. Even though using cd is shorter and I use cd LOTSSSSSS I wanted something i don't even have to think about. Where am I going? Oh. .. yea .. home.

Same with logs, only this one makes more sense. So, as a sysadmin, i use these just as "quickies" so that I don't have to think.

Some people like to type cd. Some like to type cd ~. Shoot, some people like to type cd /home/drew I prefer a method of, .. home

Alright guys, I'm out ... thanks for the help.