Useful Config/Profile for the Bourne Again Shell
| File | Description | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| .bashrc | Default resource file. | Automatically loaded by Bash everytime a new shell is created. |
| .bashrc.alias | Dedicated placeholder for general alias definitions. | Automatically sourced by .bashrc. |
| .bashrc.display | Specific location for configuring DISPLAY setting. | Isolates $DISPLAY setting. Used by xterm and automatically referenced if X Windows installed. |
| .bashrc_profile | Default profile config when Bash launched. | Defers to .bashrc. |
| .profile | Example of .profile config, automatically sourced on login. | Defers to .bashrc. |
Tip
.bashrc is loaded each time a new terminal starts whereas .bash_profile is loaded only when you log in.
Important
.bashrc.alias and .bashrc.display need to be located in the same (home) directory as .bashrc.