Linux and Unix alias command
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Commonly used for a long strings that are frequently used. Alias allows you to have a small more familiar command or name to execute a long string.
alias [name=['command']]
| name | Specifies the alias name. |
| command | Specifies the command the name should be an alias for. |
| -a | Removes all alias definitions from the current shell execution environment. |
| -t | Sets and lists tracked aliases. |
| -x | Sets or prints exported aliases. An exported alias is defined for scripts invoked by name. |
alias home 'cd public_html'
Sets home to type cd public_html
To remove this alias use the unalias command
We recommend that ISP's or Unix systems with users who may be unfamiliar with Linux or more familiar with MS-DOS setup the below aliases.
clr clear
cls clear
copy cp -i
del rm -i
delete rm -i
dir ls -alg
home cd ~
ls ls -F
md mkdir
move mv -i
pwd echo $cwd
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