Aliases question?

[Mzzbizzsnatch]

Hello,

In which file do I create 'alias'es so that they're permanent everytime that I login?

Example: alias lst='ls -la | more'

And in that specific file at what location do I insert the 'alias'es text command/arguments. Top or Bottom? Can't seem to find any specifics on this and I don't want to start altering scripts that effect my environment...


I've noticed that I have some default 'alias'es already configured. I know how to 'unalias' these during that shell's session but how do I 'unalias' so that the changes are permanent?

I can't seem to find the file that holds these default 'alias'es. If there is one?

Thanks,

[Dolda2000]

I suggest that you put it in ~/.bashrc.

[Mzzbizzsnatch]

Thanks for the response Dolda2000.

You said:
>I suggest that you put it in ~/.bashrc.

My response:
>Can you explain the reasoning behind this please?

Thanks,

[Dolda2000]

Oh, sorry, I'm just so used to it. ~/.bashrc is sourced whenever a shell that is not a login shell is started. When a login shell is started, it sources ~/.bash_profile, but ~/.bash_profile usually chain-sources ~/.bashrc. Therefore, I think ~/.bashrc is the best choice. bash(1) explain this in more detail.

[Mzzbizzsnatch]

Thanks for the reply Dolda2000.

I'll do my homework.

Appreciate it.

Thanks,