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Old 10-18-2004, 08:11 AM   #1
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Xterm Customize


hello

is there a xterm configuration file somewhere or can I make a .xtermrc so I dont have to type

xterm -fg white -bg black everytime?

p.s I dont want to make an alias for it
 
Old 10-18-2004, 08:41 AM   #2
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you can add entries into ~/.Xdefaults
 
Old 10-18-2004, 11:36 AM   #3
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theres no .Xdefaults in my home. where else could it be stored? im using slackware 10
 
Old 10-18-2004, 12:40 PM   #4
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create one. add a line like "XTerm.background: white"
 
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okie thanx!
 
  


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