Initialization Files
Several initialization (or startup) files are associated with each user account home directory (identified by the $HOME environment parameter). These files specify commands to be executed when the associated event occurs. Depending on the login shell being used, a login initialization file, a shell startup file, or a logout file can exist. Table 6.5 lists the various initialization files.
| File | sh | csh | ksh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Login initialization file | $HOME/.profile | $HOME/.login | $HOME/.profile |
| Shell startup file | N/A | $HOME/.cshrc | User-defined |
| Logout file | N/A | $HOME/.logout | N/A |
Commands in the login initialization file are executed when the user logs in. All three common shells provide a login initialization file. Commands in the ...
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