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  1. 09-08-2007 #1
    bosco500
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    Newb question about "ls"

    I guess I'm used to windows "dir" command. I realize that I can type "ls -lh" to show file sizes and other useful info, but is there a way to configure my system so I can just type "ls" and have it list everything that "ls -lh" lists? Its just a pain typing "ls -lh" everytime I want to list a directory.

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    Hi !

    Set alias in ~/.bashrc file.
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    alias ls='ls -lh'
    Save file and execute source ~/.bashrc
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  3. 09-08-2007 #3
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    Also... be sure to check out man ls for lots of ls options available to you.
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