[SOLVED] launch application

dorlack · 01-11-2012, 09:30 AM

I am working in a RHEL environment, where we have a generic application. The application is launched by simply typing the name of the application and hitting enter.

[root@vmdclnx6 "]# abc

application then launches.

I need to look at, and change the instructions behind what happens when someone types "abc" in attempt to launch the application.

Thanks in advance.

dorlack · 01-11-2012, 09:42 AM

We have two versions of this application on the server.

a 2010 version and a 2011 version. When we launch "abc" it is launching the 2010 version. I need it to launch the 2011 application.

Eventually I would like to have a menu that I can pick what version to run.

mmrtnt · 01-11-2012, 09:51 AM

You might look into "alias" in the .bashrc or .bash_profile for the user launching the appclication.

Code:

alias abc1='/some/directory/abc2010/abc'
alias abc2='/some/directory/abc2011/abc'

dorlack · 01-11-2012, 09:59 AM

Sorry I am having trouble understanding.

I see I see "abc" in bin.

dorlack · 01-11-2012, 10:30 AM

for right now I guess I just need "abc" to point to the newer version for everyone.

bsat · 01-12-2012, 01:27 AM

as pointed by mmrntn please explore the command "alias" it should give you the solution you are looking for.

mmrtnt · 01-12-2012, 06:57 AM

You can also update the PATH variable in everyone's environment by editing the system-wide bashrc (or whatever shell everyone is using) and removing the entry to the directory with the 2010 version.

Google and Google

dorlack · 01-12-2012, 07:28 AM

edited;
.bash_profile

thank you for the help!!