For example, can I set
gb = cd /media/Dan/evolution
So that everytime I execute gb
in bash, I can cd
to that particular directory?
I find something online, alias
command. But It seems can't do the work above.
Is it possible to do it? How?
For example, can I set
So that everytime I execute I find something online, Is it possible to do it? How? |
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To make this setting permanent (so that it sticks after you restart or open another console) add this line to the file ~/.bashrc (assuming you use the bash as your default shell) |
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Alternative to aliasing
This defines shell function gb, which takes no arguments, and performs cd /media/Dan/evolution. As with other suggeststions, this can be added to ~/.bashrc |
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It is possible, and |
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Alternatively, it is possible to write a C program that calls the desired command and save it to /usr/bin.
To compile it, go to the directory where the source was saved (in bash) and execute (you may need sudo):
After further research here, I realized simply throwing your command in |
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alias gb='cd /media/Dan/evolution'
– Nykakin 2 days ago